Open Houses in Harbord Village, Toronto

This area does not necessitate use of a car because various other modes of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. The public transit in Harbord Village is very convenient. It is very convenient to reach a nearby rapid transit station, such as Bathurst Station - Eastbound Platform and Spadina Station - Eastbound Platform on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. House owners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. It is also very convenient for people walking to get around in this neighbourhood; many daily needs are very convenient to carry out without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are particularly close by. Physically active property owners will be pleased with the very bike-friendly nature of this part of the city. More precisely, Harbord Village has fairly good cycling infrastructure, and a bike share station is generally located in close proximity.

It is especially convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in Harbord Village. Likewise, those who like to dine out won't have to go far in this part of the city, where over 50 restaurants and a few cafes can be found. Regarding education, in Harbord Village, families will almost always be able to access daycares and schools as pedestrians. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Harbord Village is a reasonably good option. This part of Toronto has a large number of places to check out. There are a very large number of people around most of the time, many entertainment venues can be found nearby, and with its approximately 10 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Harbord Village is quiet overall, as the streets are generally quite calm. The greenery in this neighbourhood is prominent; parks are very easy to get to since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. Furthermore, residents will find that most streets have fairly good tree coverage.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in Harbord Village, while large apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood occurred pre-1960.