New Listings in Dovercourt Park, Toronto

Dovercourt Park is an excellent area with regards to travelling without a car. The great public transit access makes transit a viable option for many people as a result of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and a few nearby bus lines. Dovercourt Park is also an extremely pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; carrying out day-to-day needs is very easy by walking, and plenty of businesses are very nearby. Riding a bicycle is especially adopted in this neighbourhood because Dovercourt Park is home to a good cycling infrastructure, bicycle riders do not encounter significant slopes, and there is generally a bike-share station in proximity.

Parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their home is located in this area, schools and daycares are nearby. When it comes to eating, house buyers in Dovercourt Park will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity.

Dovercourt Park is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. This part of Toronto has a large number of streets for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are masses of people around most of the time, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Dovercourt Park is reasonably good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case closer to the railway line. There is not that much greenery in this neighbourhood; to be more precise, residents will find that relatively few tree-lined streets are prominent. Nonetheless, accessing public green spaces is very easy from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out.

Homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the properties in Dovercourt Park whereas renters occupy the remainder. In this part of Toronto, most buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built prior to the 1960s, during its most significant construction boom. This area has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.