Lawrence Manor, Toronto Real Estate Listings

No matter the medium of transportation, it is quite easy to get around in Lawrence Manor. The public transit network in this neighbourhood is reasonably practical owing to 2 rapid transit stations (Yorkdale Station - Southbound Platform and Yorkdale Station - Northbound Platform) with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and about 10 nearby bus lines. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also suitable for those who travel by foot; many common errands can be run without needing to use a vehicle, and numerous businesses are reasonably nearby. Lawrence Manor is not especially appropriate for biking since the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor. Nonetheless, there are a limited number of hills for cyclists to brave, and some enjoyable sectors for cycling exist.

Families will appreciate the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in Lawrence Manor. At the primary level, there are both public and private schools. Concerning eating, it is very easy to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from anywhere in Lawrence Manor. Likewise, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and a small selection of coffee shops is available as well.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Lawrence Manor, despite its sometimes busy feel. More specifically, it is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in. In addition, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Lastly, this neighbourhood has many areas that are very calm and quiet; however other spots can be noisy, especially around Allen Expressway or Highway 401.

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 80% of dwellings in Lawrence Manor, and the remaining dwellings are mainly small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 15% are renters. The homes in this area are very old, since most of its dwellings were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.