Downtown Whitby, Whitby Real Estate Listings

Walking is reasonably convenient for property owners in this neighbourhood; many common errands can be run without having to resort to a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. On the other hand, Downtown Whitby is not especially appropriate for bicycling since the bicycling infrastructure is not particularly extensive, and there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. The car is usually the best approach to navigate Downtown Whitby. Many real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway, such as Highway 401, and it is easy to park. However, public transit riders may have limited options in Downtown Whitby as a result of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties.

The nearest supermarket in Downtown Whitby is generally only a reasonably short walk away. A limited variety of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well. Concerning education, daycares and schools are straightforward to access on foot from most houses for sale in Downtown Whitby. Along with public schools, there are private primary and high schools.

Downtown Whitby is quiet, as the streets are reasonably tranquil - although there are still several louder sections, especially close to the railway line or Highway 401.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 40% of dwellings in Downtown Whitby, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this part of the town. Roughly 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.