York Ridge Real Estate & Houses for Sale

York Ridge offers a broad selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. More specifically, there are approximately 20 public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in and they are very well-spread out, making them very easy to get to. Lastly, this part of Toronto is a wonderful neighbourhood for those who don't mind some noise, since traffic during rush hour can occasionally be bothersome.

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is fairly convenient to travel in this area. This part of Toronto is very transit friendly by reason of many nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University) and Line 4 (Sheppard), and approximately 20 nearby bus lines. York Ridge will also draw people who want to live in a compact area since it is reasonably walkable; running day-to-day errands is convenient without the need to use a car, and various businesses are moderately close by. Commuting by bicycle is difficult in York Ridge as the bicycling infrastructure is not particularly extensive, and bike riders encounter quite a few hills. Nonetheless, riding a bike is more practical in certain pockets than others.

Housing

In York Ridge, around half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area also has a good variety of housing sizes; it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented.

Services

The closest supermarket in York Ridge is usually only a short stroll away. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a reasonably short trip to a good selection of clothing stores. With regards to education, schools and daycares are straightforward to access as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in York Ridge.