Open Houses in Islington City Centre West, Toronto

Islington City Centre West offers homeowners several alternative methods of transportation. Most homes for sale in this part of Toronto are located in places that are quite well-suited for those who travel by foot; many daily needs are convenient to meet by walking. Islington City Centre West is also amenable to cycling. This area features a reasonably good public transit infrastructure. In particular, there is the Kipling with access to the Milton Line. House owners can count on a multitude of rapid transit stations with access to the 109 | Meadowvale Express and Bloor - Danforth Line. Homeowners benefit from about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby. Driving is also a very good transportation option in Islington City Centre West. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as Queen Elizabeth Way, from anywhere in this neighbourhood, and coming across a place to park is generally easy.

A grocery store is ordinarily accessible within a short walk from most properties for sale in Islington City Centre West. In addition, there are a fair number of opportunities in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, parents and their children will welcome that wherever their home is located in Islington City Centre West, primary schools and daycares are nearby. On the other hand, it can be challenging to reach high schools on foot.

Islington City Centre West offers a great variety of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant atmosphere. To be more precise, there are about 30 parks nearby for residents to unwind in, including Islington Golf Club and Hampshire Heights Park, making it very easy to get to them from most locations within the neighbourhood. This neighbourhood remains relatively quiet, as there are few pedestrians; however there can be more noise for those who are near Highway 427, F G Gardiner Expressway or the railway line.

The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. In this neighbourhood, about three quarters of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while single detached homes are the main alternative in the housing stock. About 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of Toronto is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.