East York, Toronto Real Estate Listings

East York will attract homeowners that appreciate a diversity of modes of transportation. Travelling on foot is reasonably feasible for house buyers in East York; carrying out day-to-day needs is easy by walking, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bicycle is a fairly good mode of transportation in this part of the city since the cycling network is comprehensive. Thanks to Woodbine Station on the Bloor - Danforth Line, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is very easy in this part of Toronto. Cars are also a good transportation option in this former municipality. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as Don Valley Parkway, from anywhere in this part of the city, and it is convenient to park.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in East York. Likewise, this former municipality is a good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe, for instance on Pape Avenue. When it comes to education, in East York, families will typically be able to access daycares and schools by walking.

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy East York. There is a good amount of greenery in this area as many tree-lined streets are present. There are over 50 parks close by for residents to enjoy, such as Kay Gardner Beltline Park and E.T. Seton Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes it very easy to reach them. This part of Toronto is also quiet, as the streets are usually reasonably peaceful - however noise can be an issue near one of the railway lines or Don Valley Parkway.

In East York, roughly 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. Most of the housing growth in this part of Toronto occurred prior to the 1960s.