Islington, Toronto Real Estate Listings

Islington will attract homeowners that value various modes of transportation. This neighbourhood is very transit friendly. More specifically, it is easy to come across a nearby rapid transit station, such as Dundas St / Billingham Rd and Islington Station - Eastbound Platform on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Meadowvale Express, from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by around 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close. Active home buyers will also be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly character of Islington; many common errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Biking is convenient in Islington since it is a flat ride to most destinations.

Daycares and schools are very easy to get to on foot from any location in Islington. Besides public schools, there are private primary and secondary schools. Regarding eating, a supermarket is usually reachable within a very short walk from any home in Islington. Likewise, a restaurant is often just around the corner, for instance along Bloor Street, and a limited selection of cafes is available as well.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Islington. More specifically, there are about 20 parks close by for residents to relax in, such as Hampshire Heights Park and Etobicoke Hydro Green Space, and they are very well-located, which makes it very easy to get to them. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for a lot of streets is fairly good. This neighbourhood has many sections that are very serene and quiet, although other spots can be noisy, especially close to the railway line or Highway 427.

Roughly 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in Islington, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 70% of the properties in Islington whereas the rest are rented. About 30% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.