Glen Park West, Toronto Real Estate Listings

Glen Park West presents homeowners with the choice between different modes of transportation. The public transit network in this neighbourhood is especially accessible. More specifically, the closest rapid transit station, such as Lawrence West Station and Glencairn Station on the Yonge - University Line, is commonly close by from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually nearby. Physically active house buyers will also value the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of Glen Park West; carrying out daily needs is convenient on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Travelling by bicycle is occasionally challenging in Glen Park West since there are a fair number of slopes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not particularly well-developed.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Glen Park West. Additionally, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a short walk to a very good variety of clothing stores, for example along Dufferin Street. Concerning education, parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in this area, daycares and schools are close by.

Glen Park West offers a relaxed ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. Greenery is quite present in this neighbourhood as the majority of streets have good tree coverage. There are approximately 10 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, like Kay Gardner Beltline Park, and they are especially well-located, which makes it very easy to reach them. This part of the city is also quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to Allen Expressway or the railway line.

About half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Glen Park West, and the rest of the houses are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing size options - homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. Around half of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960.