Open Houses in Sherwood-Amberglen, Markham

The favoured method to navigate this neighbourhood is usually a car. Nearby highways, such as Highway 407, are very easy to reach from any home in this part of Markham, and it is straightforward to park. On the other hand, travelling by transit can be sometimes challenging in this part of the city due to the low service level. Thankfully, rapid transit stations, including Hwy 7 / Wootten on the Viva Purple, are not very far away from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. Sherwood-Amberglen is reasonably bike-friendly. It is sometimes difficult for pedestrians to navigate this part of the city since few daily errands can be run without the use of a car.

It is typically feasible for house buyers in Sherwood-Amberglen to do their grocery shopping on foot. Residents are served by a few restaurants and cafes as well. Concerning education, in this part of the city, families will generally be able to reach primary schools and daycares on foot. However, there are no high schools in Sherwood-Amberglen.

Sherwood-Amberglen is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This part of the city is quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - however some areas can be quite loud, especially close to Highway 407. Finally, although Sherwood-Amberglen is not home to any parks, public green spaces are very well-located in nearby neighbourhoods, resulting in them being easy to access from the majority of locations within this area.

In Sherwood-Amberglen, roughly 85% of dwellings are single detached homes, while duplexes are the main alternative in the housing stock. Around 55% of the properties in this part of Markham were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. There is a higher proportion of four or more bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Homeowners occupy roughly 95% of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are rented.