Open Houses in Erin Mills, Mississauga

Erin Mills is reasonably bicycling-friendly since this part of Mississauga boasts a good bicycling infrastructure. Many of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are also suitable for walking; running daily errands is convenient. Commuting by transit can be at times difficult in Erin Mills by reason of the low service level. Nonetheless, rapid transit stations, such as Erin Mills Station East Platform 6, Erin Mills Pky / Folkway Dr and University of Toronto / Mississauga Campus on the Meadowvale Express and University Express, are not particularly far from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. Homeowners are served by about 10 bus lines, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most properties. However, the car is usually the preferred approach to get around in Erin Mills. The majority of real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 403, and finding a place to park is easy.

In this part of Mississauga, families will usually be able to reach daycares and schools on foot. At the secondary level, both public and private schools can be found. Concerning eating, some home buyers in this part of the city may be able to travel to the nearest supermarket on foot, while others will need another means of transportation. Residents benefit from about 20 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

The character of Erin Mills is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This neighbourhood is quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to discover, including Erindale Park and Woodhurst Heights, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it very easy to get to them.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing most buildings in Erin Mills, and the rest of the properties are mainly townhouses. There is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this part of the city. Homeowners occupy around 85% of the units in Erin Mills and renters occupy the remainder. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1980 and 1990, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s.