Single Family Homes For Sale in St. James Town, Toronto

This neighbourhood allows house buyers to move around using various modes of transportation. The public transit network in St. James Town is very practical. Rapid transit stations, such as Sherbourne Station - Eastbound Platform and Sherbourne Station - Westbound Platform with access to the Bloor - Danforth Line, are not very far away from the bulk of houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. It is also very convenient for pedestrians to get around in this part of Toronto; carrying out day-to-day needs is very convenient by walking, and numerous businesses of different types can be found as well. St. James Town will appeal to physically active people because it is very suited for bicycling. More precisely, the cycling infrastructure is well-developed, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away.

Parents and their kids will value that no matter where their property is located in this area, daycares and schools are nearby. With respect to eating, it is very often possible for house buyers in this part of the city to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, those who enjoy eating out won't have to go far in St. James Town, where a few restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found. Property owners have access to very many clothing stores within walking distance.

St. James Town has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do in this neighbourhood is very easy. There is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, there are often crowds of people around, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. St. James Town is quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this part of the city is prominent; it is very easy to get to parks from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy. In addition, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

Most of the housing growth in St. James Town took place in the 1960s and 1970s. The sizeable percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Roughly all of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.