Condos For Sale in Corktown, Toronto

Corktown will appeal to homeowners that use a diversity of methods of transportation. Commuting by public transit is especially convenient in Corktown. The neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. This area is also particularly convenient for those who like to get around as pedestrians; most day-to-day needs can be met without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are very close at hand. This neighbourhood is an extremely pleasant part of Toronto for bike riders. More specifically, it is a flat ride to most destinations, bike-share stations are never more than a short distance away, and the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good.

Daycares and schools are especially convenient to reach without needing to get in a car from most properties for sale in Corktown. At the primary level, there are both public and private schools. With regards to food, it is usually an option for house buyers in Corktown to shop for general and specialty groceries by foot. Likewise, there are around 10 restaurants and a few cafes to experience in Corktown.

Corktown is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Corktown is reasonably quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this part of the city is not particularly prominent; more specifically, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is below average. Nonetheless, public green spaces are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to relax in, making it very easy to reach them. Finally, it is very easy to find bustling streets in this part of the city. There is a wide selection of entertainment venues, there are masses of people around most of the time, 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. Main streets, such as Queen Street, are wonderful for those who enjoy going out.

A majority of the housing growth in Corktown has taken place after the year 2000. Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in this area, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Renters occupy about 60% of the units in Corktown and owners occupy the remainder. Notably, this part of Toronto is good for those looking for one bedroom homes.