Parkdale, Toronto Real Estate Listings

No matter the means of transportation, it is very easy to get around in Parkdale. This neighbourhood is very well-suited for those who travel by foot; many daily needs are very easy to meet on foot, and a variety of businesses are quite close by. Riding a bicycle is especially prevalent in Parkdale since there is usually a bike-share station nearby. Owing to approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in this neighbourhood is especially convenient. Driving is also a good transportation option in Parkdale. Nearby highways, such as F G Gardiner Expressway, are very easy to access from any location in this area.

It is very often an option for property owners in Parkdale to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Regarding education, parents and their children will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from all houses for sale in this part of Toronto. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Parkdale is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Parkdale is good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several noisier areas, especially near F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. The greenery in this neighbourhood is quite prominent as there are numerous tree-lined streets. Parks are especially well-situated and there are about 20 of them close by for residents to check out, which results in them being very easy to get to from the majority of locations within Parkdale. Lastly, finding things to do in this area is easy. Despite the fact that few entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are usually busy with people, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by.

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing about 55% of dwellings in Parkdale, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly half of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 15% are occupied by owners.