New Listings in Summerhill, Toronto

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is moderately easy to move around in Summerhill. The very good public transit service allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. More precisely, rapid transit stations, including Summerhill Station - Southbound Platform and Summerhill Station - Northbound Platform with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), are not very far from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. Property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by. Summerhill will also attract people who value residing in an area that's walkable because it is especially accommodating to pedestrians; running common errands is very easy without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are especially close at hand. Cycling is moderately popular in this neighbourhood since bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away.

In this part of Toronto, families will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares as pedestrians. Residents can choose between public and private elementary schools. As far as food is concerned, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short trip away in Summerhill. Moreover, there are a few restaurants and 0 coffee shops to enjoy in Summerhill.

Summerhill offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Finding things to do is very easy in this part of the city. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are many people around most of the time, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. There is much greenery in this part of Toronto; there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, such as David A. Balfour Park, and they are very well-situated, making them very easy to reach. Moreover, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are prominent.

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing around 40% of buildings in Summerhill, while small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 45% of homes in this part of the city were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters.