Church & Wellesley, Toronto Real Estate Listings

Church & Wellesley is a great neighbourhood for eco-friendly transportation options. The public transit system in this part of Toronto is excellent. For example, rapid transit stations, such as Bloor Station, College Station and Wellesley Station on the Yonge - University Line, are not very far from the greater part of residences in the neighbourhood. Residents have access to a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically just around the corner. This part of the city is also especially suitable for walking; most daily needs are very convenient to meet by walking, and plenty of businesses are especially nearby. Bicycling is very prevalent in Church & Wellesley because a bike share station can always be found close by, and this area boasts a good cycling infrastructure.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in Church & Wellesley. Church Street is among the best streets for food stores. Moreover, thanks to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Church & Wellesley, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner, for example on Irwin Avenue. Residents benefit from countless nearby clothing stores, for example on Isabella Street. In terms of education, it is a very short walk to reach daycares and schools from most properties for sale in Church & Wellesley.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Church & Wellesley. Finding things to do in this neighbourhood is very easy. There are numerous nearby entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. This area also features a small amount of greenery; more specifically, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for most streets is sub-par. Nonetheless, green spaces are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to visit, which makes it very easy to access them.

In Church & Wellesley, almost all dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Notably, this part of Toronto is good for those looking for one bedroom homes. Around 85% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 15% are owners. This part of Toronto did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new buildings in this neighbourhood was spread throughout several decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century.