Ward's Island, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The substantial percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of Ward's Island is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of housing sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 15% are renters. This area experienced its largest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this time period. Read more about Ward's Island real estate
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Transportation
Cars are a very good mode of transportation in Ward's Island. It is very easy to find a parking spot. Walking is not very practical for residents in this part of Toronto because common amenities such as hair salons or banks can be a walk away. On the other hand, getting around by bicycle is easy in Ward's Island since the cycling network is reasonably well-developed, and there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave.
Services
It is very rarely practical for house buyers in Ward's Island to access the nearest grocery store on foot. Residents of this neighbourhood can enjoy a few restaurants. With respect to education, this area does not contain any high schools or primary schools. In addition, daycares are not numerous and therefore tend to require a very long walk to get to.
Character
Ward's Island offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. The greenery in this part of Toronto is very prominent as there are a large number of tree-lined streets. There are a few green spaces nearby for residents to discover, including Ward's Island Park, and they are especially well-spread out, which makes them very easy to reach. This part of Toronto is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally especially calm.
