Lawrence Manor, Toronto Real Estate Listings

This part of the city provides house buyers with several alternative means of transportation. Homeowners can rely on public transit to navigate Lawrence Manor. In particular, rapid transit stations, including Yorkdale Station - Southbound Platform and Yorkdale Station - Northbound Platform on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), are ordinarily a short distance away from most residences in the neighbourhood. House owners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner. This part of the city will also appeal to house buyers who value being able to walk to everything because it is rather pedestrian-friendly; many daily needs can be met without needing to use a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Although the topography is fairly flat, and a few bicycling-friendly sectors exist, it is at times challenging to travel by bike in Lawrence Manor as the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.

It is very easy to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store by foot from anywhere in Lawrence Manor. In addition, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in this part of Toronto. When it comes to education, in Lawrence Manor, families will generally be able to reach schools and daycares as pedestrians. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools.

Lawrence Manor offers a vast selection of green spaces to enjoy, as well as some areas with a vibrant atmosphere. To be more precise, it is very easy to reach parks from many locations within the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore. Moreover, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Finally, this neighbourhood has many sections that are very calm and quiet; however other spots can be noisy, especially near Allen Expressway or Highway 401.

About 30% of homes in Lawrence Manor were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. In this part of the city, about 40% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Renters occupy around 60% of the properties in Lawrence Manor whereas owners occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.