Townhomes For Sale in Blake-Jones, Toronto

No matter the medium of transportation, it is reasonably convenient to travel in Blake-Jones. Homeowners can count on public transit to travel in this part of the city. Rapid transit stations, such as Donlands Station - Eastbound Platform, Pape Station - Westbound Platform and Pape Station - Eastbound Platform with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), are typically around the corner from the bulk of houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Home buyers who want to reside in a community that's walkable will also welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Blake-Jones; all daily needs can be carried out without needing to resort to a car, and a variety of businesses are close by. Riding a bicycle is very common in Blake-Jones since there is usually a bike-share station in proximity, and this area boasts good cycling infrastructure.

Daycares and schools are especially easy to reach by foot from most houses for sale in this neighbourhood. In terms of eating, property owners in Blake-Jones will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short stroll away. Furthermore, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner.

Blake-Jones has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Blake-Jones is reasonably quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around the railway line. This neighbourhood also features a good amount of greenery; parks are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to check out, making it very easy to get to them. In addition, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are around. Finally, this area has many places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though the nightlife is limited, the streets are very often busy with people.

In Blake-Jones, roughly one quarter of buildings are townhouses, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. The homes in this area are very old, since around two thirds of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s.