Commercial Real Estate Listings in West Queen West, Toronto

This neighbourhood is a great part of Toronto with respect to getting around without a car. House buyers who appreciate being able to walk everywhere will be pleased with the particularly pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; most day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also innumerable businesses in proximity. A large number of residents in the area use their bike since there is always a bike-share station nearby, and this neighbourhood has fairly good bicycling infrastructure. The transit infrastructure in this neighbourhood is great. There is the Exhibition on the Lakeshore West. There are around 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are generally around the corner. On the other hand, driving is a sometimes poor medium of transportation in this neighbourhood. That being said, many real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway.

In West Queen West, parents and their children will typically be able to get to daycares and schools as pedestrians. Families can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Concerning eating, it is very often possible for home buyers in this part of the city to buy general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, with 300-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner.

West Queen West has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. There are many energetic parts in this part of Toronto for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are many nearby entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and finding one of the about 40 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. The noise levels in West Queen West are low, as the streets are usually quite tranquil. Greenery is not especially present in this part of the city; to be more specific, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. Nonetheless, it is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

There are equal parts renters and owners living in West Queen West. In this area, roughly 70% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. About 45% of properties in this part of Toronto were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.