New Listings in Dufferin Grove, Toronto

Dufferin Grove is an excellent neighbourhood for eco-friendly transportation options. Active people will appreciate the very pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the city; all daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle, and many businesses are quite close by. Dufferin Grove will also draw active home buyers because it is very suited for bicycling. More specifically, there are a fair number of bike lanes, and there is generally a bike-share station in proximity. With a few nearby bus lines, getting around by public transit is very convenient in Dufferin Grove. On the other hand, cars are a sometimes poor transportation option in this part of Toronto since almost none of the street network is appropriate for cars, and it is challenging to find a parking spot.

It is very often practical for property owners in Dufferin Grove to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Moreover, there are approximately 20 restaurants and a few cafes to enjoy in Dufferin Grove. It is also very convenient to reach a number of clothing stores on foot. When it comes to education, families will value that no matter where their house is located in Dufferin Grove, schools and daycares are close by.

Dufferin Grove is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of Toronto. Dufferin Grove is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Greenery is quite present in this area as there are numerous tree-lined streets. Access to parks, including Dufferin Grove Park, is very easy from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in. Lastly, it is very easy to find energetic areas in this part of the city. Even though there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and it is very easy to find places to go out at night as they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

The majority of buildings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Dufferin Grove, and the remaining homes are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood has a good selection of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood experienced its main building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this era.