Open Houses in York Ridge, Toronto

York Ridge will appeal to homeowners that appreciate various methods of transportation. The very good public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. In particular, rapid transit stations, including York Mills Station - Southbound Platform and York Mills Station - Northbound Platform on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), are not very far away from the greater part of homes in the neighbourhood. Homeowners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally just around the corner. York Ridge is also a fairly convenient part of Toronto for pedestrians; meeting day-to-day needs is easy, and plenty of businesses are reasonably nearby. The bicycle is a fairly poor means of transportation in York Ridge as there is a considerable amount of hills, and the bicycling network is not very extensive. Nevertheless, some bike-friendly pockets exist.

Getting to the nearest grocery store on foot is an option for some, but not all, house buyers in York Ridge. There are also a limited number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, it is a rather short walk to get to schools and daycares from anywhere in York Ridge.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in York Ridge. More specifically, there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to explore and they are very well-spread out, which makes it very easy to reach them. This neighbourhood has many areas that are very serene and quiet; however other spots can be noisy, especially closer to Highway 401.

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about half of dwellings in York Ridge, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 40% are renters. The homes in this area are very new, because roughly 45% of its buildings were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.