Upper Jarvis, Toronto Real Estate Listings

Upper Jarvis is an excellent part of Toronto for environmentally friendly transportation options. Most houses for sale in this area are located in places that are very conducive to those who travel by foot; most daily errands can be run without having to resort to a car, and there are also a very large number of businesses nearby. Cycling is reasonably popular in Upper Jarvis because bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, and this neighbourhood features a reasonably good bicycling infrastructure. This neighbourhood is home to a great public transit system as a consequence of a few nearby bus lines. However, Upper Jarvis is not an especially good part of Toronto for getting around by car. Nevertheless, nearby highways are easy to access from anywhere in Upper Jarvis.

It is usually feasible for home buyers in Upper Jarvis to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. In addition, those who appreciate dining out won't have to walk far in this neighbourhood, where approximately 10 restaurants and a few cafes are available. Concerning education, it is a very short walk to reach schools and daycares from most houses for sale in Upper Jarvis.

Upper Jarvis has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Upper Jarvis is good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Greenery is present in this neighbourhood as many tree-lined streets are prominent. Green spaces are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes them very easy to access from numerous locations within Upper Jarvis. Finally, this neighbourhood has a very large number of streets to check out. There is a great variety of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always 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 around the corner.

The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Upper Jarvis is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the units in Upper Jarvis while renters occupy the remainder. Most homes in this part of Toronto were constructed following the year 2000, during its largest building boom.