Fairbanks, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Fairbanks experienced its biggest construction boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this time period. Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 40% of buildings in this part of Toronto, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. Homeowners occupy about 55% of the dwellings in Fairbanks whereas renters occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Fairbanks real estate
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Transportation
This area presents homeowners with several alternative methods of transportation. Residents can count on public transit to get around in Fairbanks due to Eglinton Station with access to the Yonge - University Line, and a few nearby bus lines. Fairbanks is also especially suitable for walking; all daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. This area is quite conducive to biking as the bicycling infrastructure is fairly good.
Services
Daycares and schools are easy to reach on foot from most properties for sale in this part of the city. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. With respect to food, it is very often possible for house buyers in Fairbanks to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, owing to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of the city, there is generally a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Property owners benefit from a large number of nearby clothing stores.
Character
Fairbanks is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. There is not that much greenery in this part of the city; to be more precise, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are prominent. Nonetheless, it is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood, since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, including Kay Gardner Beltline Park. Most areas in this part of Toronto are reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to the railway line or Allen Expressway.