Islington City Centre West, Toronto Rentals

Islington City Centre West allows homeowners to get around using different means of transportation. This part of Toronto benefits from a very good public transit system. For instance, train stations, such as the Kipling on the Milton, are not particularly far away from the greater part of homes in the neighbourhood. Rapid transit stations, such as Kipling Station - Eastbound Platform, Dundas St / Billingham Rd and Islington Station - Westbound Platform on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Meadowvale Express, are typically very close by from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. Residents benefit from approximately 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. Most homes for sale in this part of Toronto are located in areas that are also well-suited for pedestrians; most day-to-day needs are easy to carry out without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bicycle is a good method of transportation in Islington City Centre West since the topography is mostly flat, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

In Islington City Centre West, parents and their children will generally be able to get to schools and daycares without the need for a vehicle. Parents benefit from public and private primary schools. Concerning food, house buyers in Islington City Centre West will appreciate that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short stroll away. Moreover, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe just around the corner.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Islington City Centre West, as well as some areas with a vibrant atmosphere. To be more specific, it is very easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood, since reaching one from numerous properties for sale is very easy and there are over 50 parks nearby for residents to unwind in. Lastly, many parts of this neighbourhood are very serene and quiet, but some other areas can be noisy, especially close to the railway line, Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 427 or the airport (Wilson`s Heliport).

In Islington City Centre West, about 80% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has happened following the year 2000.