Summerhill, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Summerhill, roughly one third of buildings are townhouses, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened before the 1960s. This area has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 30% are renters. Read more about Summerhill real estate
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Transportation
This part of Toronto will appeal to property owners that value different methods of transportation. Thanks to Summerhill Station on the Yonge - University Line, and a few nearby bus lines, the public transit service in Summerhill is excellent. Summerhill is also very convenient for walking; all common errands can be run without the use of a car, and a large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of the city is quite amenable to bicycling because there are a good number of bike lanes.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Summerhill. In addition, thanks to a few-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of Toronto, there is typically a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. A great variety of clothing stores is also available within a very short walking distance. Regarding education, in Summerhill, parents and their kids will almost always be able to reach daycares and schools by walking.
Character
Summerhill is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. This part of Toronto has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are very often busy with people, there are many nearby entertainment venues, 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 around the corner. There is a large amount of greenery in this area as the tree canopy coverage for numerous streets is very good. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like David A. Balfour Park, resulting in them being very easy to get to from numerous locations in Summerhill.
