Harwood, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly one third of buildings are townhouses, making it easy to find townhouses in Harwood, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, because around 40% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the properties in Harwood whereas the remainder are rented. Read more about Harwood real estate
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Transportation
This neighbourhood will appeal to home buyers that value several methods of transportation. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Toronto are located in areas that are quite suitable for walking; running common errands is convenient on foot, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. It is also easy to get around by bike in Harwood as Harwood boasts a reasonably good cycling infrastructure. The excellent public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle owing to a few nearby bus lines. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in Harwood. It is easy to come across a parking spot.
Services
It is usually practical for home buyers in this part of Toronto to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, Harwood is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. A reasonable variety of clothing stores is also available within a rather short walking distance. In terms of education, in this part of the city, families will usually be able to reach schools and daycares by walking.
Character
The character of Harwood is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. The noise levels in this part of the city are reasonably low, as the streets are usually reasonably calm - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around one of the railway lines. Finally, greenery is prominent in this part of Toronto as a lot of streets have fairly good tree coverage. There are a few parks nearby for residents to check out, like Ontario Hydro Lands, making it very easy to get to them.
