Single Family Homes For Sale in Regent Park, Toronto

This area does not demand use of a car since several other modes of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. Regent Park is very conducive to walking; many daily needs are especially convenient to meet on foot, and a very large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bicycle is very adopted in this part of the city as the cycling network is good, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away. Regent Park is home to a great public transit infrastructure. For instance, homeowners benefit from a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most properties. On the other hand, driving is a somewhat poor transportation option in Regent Park. Nonetheless, it is a very short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in this area.

It is usually feasible for home buyers in Regent Park to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, thanks to a few-odd restaurants and cafes in Regent Park, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. In terms of education, it is a short walk to reach daycares and schools from most homes for sale in this neighbourhood.

Regent Park has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Regent Park is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this area is quite prominent as the tree canopy coverage for most streets is fairly good. Public green spaces, such as Don River Watercourse, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes it very easy to access them from most locations in the neighbourhood. Finally, finding lively areas is very easy in this part of the city. The streets are almost always busy with people, there is a vast selection of entertainment venues, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located close by.

Most of the housing growth in Regent Park has happened following the year 2000. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Renters occupy about 70% of the properties in Regent Park while owners occupy the remainder. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.