York Mills, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in York Mills, and the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. Most housing in this area was built between 1960 and 1980, during its biggest construction boom. This part of the city offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around two thirds of the properties in York Mills and renters occupy the remainder. Read more about York Mills real estate
Browse York Mills Real Estate Listings by Property Type
-
Advertising
Transportation
Driving is usually the best approach to move around in York Mills. It is straightforward to park, and most properties for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as Highway 401. The public transit system in this part of Toronto is also good. In particular, house owners can depend on the Oriole Station with access to the Richmond Hill Line. There are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and the closest bus stop is usually very close. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of York Mills, even though running daily errands is easy. The bike is a fairly poor mode of transportation in this neighbourhood because there is a significant amount of hills, and there are very few bike lanes.
Services
The closest supermarket in York Mills is usually only a rather short walk away. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner. With respect to education, parents and their kids will value that no matter where their home is situated in York Mills, daycares and schools are nearby.
Character
The character of York Mills is exemplified by its calm ambience. This part of the city is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case near the railway line or Highway 401. Lastly, greenery is present in this part of Toronto; there are about 10 parks close by for residents to enjoy, including St. Andrews Park and Vyner Greenbelt, which makes it very easy to access them from numerous locations within the neighbourhood. In addition, residents will find that the majority of streets have fairly good tree coverage.
