Single Family Homes For Sale in Dovercourt Village, Toronto

Dovercourt Village does not demand driving as various other methods of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. Walking is especially practical for residents in this area; all day-to-day errands can be run on foot, and there are also many businesses close by. Active house buyers will also welcome the very bicycling-friendly character of Dovercourt Village. More specifically, a bike share station can always be found in close proximity, and this part of the city is home to a reasonably good cycling infrastructure. Thanks to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), and about 10 nearby bus lines, Dovercourt Village is especially transit friendly. However, driving is a sometimes poor means of transportation in this area since nearby highways are not very easy to access from any location in Dovercourt Village, and it is difficult to park.

It is a short walk to access daycares and schools from anywhere in Dovercourt Village. Regarding food, it is usually feasible for home buyers in this neighbourhood to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, those who enjoy dining out won't have to walk far in Dovercourt Village, where approximately 40 restaurants and a few cafes can be found.

Dovercourt Village is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Dovercourt Village is good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as the streets tend to be reasonably tranquil. There is a fair amount of greenery in this area; getting to green spaces, such as Christie Pits Park, is very easy from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to visit. Residents will also find that there are many tree-lined streets. Finally, this neighbourhood has numerous places to discover. Even though there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by.

The split between homeowners and renters is about even. In this area, around half of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this part of Toronto occurred before the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes.