Smithfield, Toronto, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 45% of buildings in Smithfield, and the remaining properties are mainly duplexes, single detached homes, and townhouses. This part of Toronto has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between renters and owners. Around 45% of homes in this part of Toronto were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Smithfield real estate
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Transportation
Smithfield affords homeowners several alternative methods of transportation. This area is a fairly pleasant part of Toronto for moving around by public transit. There are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. Physically active house buyers will also appreciate the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Smithfield, although daily errands are occasionally difficult to run without needing to use a car. Smithfield is not particularly suited for biking since the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor, and there are a good number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists.
Services
It is very often an option for home buyers in Smithfield to buy groceries on foot. Moreover, there are a fair number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short walk to a reasonable variety of clothing stores. With respect to education, daycares and schools are easy to reach on foot from most properties for sale in Smithfield. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.
Character
Smithfield is a reasonably good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. There is a fair amount of greenery in this part of the city as there are many tree-lined streets. Numerous locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to green spaces, like Thackeray Park and West Humber Parkland, since there are about 30 of them close by for residents to unwind in. Most areas in this part of Toronto are reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.