Land For Sale in York Ridge, Toronto

York Ridge provides home buyers with several alternative modes of transportation. The transit service in this part of the city is very accessible. Rapid transit stations, such as York Mills Station - Southbound Platform and York Mills Station - Northbound Platform with access to the Line 1 (Yonge-University), are commonly close by from most properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by around 10 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Toronto are located in areas that are also fairly conducive to pedestrians; running daily errands is easy without the use of a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Even though certain pleasant areas for bicycling can be found, York Ridge is not very amenable to cycling because the cycling network is sometimes poor, and there are quite a few slopes.

A grocery store is typically reachable within a short trip from most homes for sale in this part of Toronto. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited variety of cafes can be found as well. With respect to education, parents and their kids will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority homes for sale in this part of Toronto.

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in York Ridge, as well as some areas with a vibrant atmosphere. To be more specific, parks are very easy to access since there are a few of them close by for residents to visit. In addition, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are around. Finally, this part of Toronto is an excellent neighbourhood for those who don't mind a little noise, as during rush hour, traffic can occasionally be bothersome.

In York Ridge, roughly half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the remainder are rented. Roughly 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.