Apartments For Rent in Dovercourt Park, Toronto

Dovercourt Park is a great part of the city with regards to getting around without a car. Physically active property owners will value the especially walk-friendly character of this neighbourhood; all daily needs can be met by walking, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Countless people in the area use their bicycle as there are a good number of bike lanes, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away. Thanks to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and a few nearby bus lines, Dovercourt Park is an extraordinarily pleasant part of Toronto for moving around by public transit. In contrast, moving around by car is sometimes challenging in this area because it is difficult to come across a parking spot, and the majority of homes for sale are a very long drive from the closest highway.

In this neighbourhood, families will typically be able to get to daycares and schools by walking. Concerning eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of the city. Additionally, those who enjoy dining out won't have to go far in Dovercourt Park, where approximately 20 restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found.

Dovercourt Park is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. Dovercourt Park is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier sections, especially near the railway line. There is not that much greenery in this part of Toronto; to be more precise, residents will find that many streets have sub-par tree coverage. However, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to relax in and they are especially well-situated, resulting in them being very easy to access from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood. Lastly, this neighbourhood has many areas to check out. Even though there are relatively few nearby entertainment venues, there are very often a very large number of people around, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by.

Many dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Dovercourt Park, and the rest are mainly duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses. This part of the city offers mainly one bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 55% of the properties in Dovercourt Park and 45% are rented. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built prior to the 1960s, during its most significant building boom.