Open Houses in North Riverdale, Toronto

This neighbourhood will appeal to homeowners that use a diversity of means of transportation. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit network in North Riverdale is very convenient. Active property owners will also welcome the especially walk-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; many day-to-day needs are very easy to meet without needing to resort to a car, and various businesses are reasonably close by. North Riverdale is a fairly pleasant part of Toronto for bike riders. More precisely, the cycling network is fairly good, and bike-share stations are never more than a few blocks away.

In North Riverdale, families will almost always be able to reach daycares and schools on foot. Parents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. As far as eating is concerned, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a very short walk from any home in North Riverdale. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for instance along Danforth Avenue.

North Riverdale has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. North Riverdale is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, however some areas can be quite loud, especially closer to the railway line or Don Valley Parkway. This part of Toronto also features a fair amount of greenery as there are many tree-lined streets. It is very easy to access green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out. Finally, there are many things to do in this part of the city for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Townhouses are the most common housing type, representing roughly one quarter of dwellings in North Riverdale, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing sizes; it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened prior to the 1960s.