New Listings in Bickford Park, Toronto

Bickford Park does not require driving because various other means of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. This part of Toronto is especially transit friendly. More specifically, rapid transit stations, such as Christie Station - Eastbound Platform and Ossington Station - Eastbound Platform on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), are commonly very close by from most houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Home buyers who value being in a walkable community will also be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly character of this area; running day-to-day errands is very convenient without the use of a car, and innumerable businesses of different types can be found as well. Bicycling is very embraced in Bickford Park because there are a good number of bike lanes, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away.

Parents and their children will find that no matter where their house is situated in Bickford Park, schools and daycares are close by. In terms of food, it is very often feasible for home buyers in Bickford Park to purchase general and specialty groceries by foot. Likewise, there are over 50 restaurants and around 10 cafes to experience in this area.

Bickford Park has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. There are many things to do in this area to explore. There are usually a very large number of people around, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Bickford Park is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There is a fair amount of greenery in this area as the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is reasonably good. There are a few parks close by for residents to check out and they are especially well-distributed, which results in them being very easy to access from most locations within this neighbourhood.

Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing roughly 45% of dwellings in Bickford Park, whereas the remainder are mainly townhouses. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built pre-1960, during its most significant construction boom. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes. Renters occupy around 55% of the units in the neighbourhood while the rest are occupied by owners.