Schools
Many desirable schools serve this area, making this an ideal location for young and growing families.
Mount Pleasant
There is a tremendous demand for homes in this area because it is a quieter place to live yet it is still easily accessible to major shopping and entertainment areas and public transportation.
Toronto Life has listed this neighbourhood as one of the top neighbourhoods in Toronto. It is a peaceful residential pocket in a the heart of the north end, a unique, lively prime location. The area has a copious amount of services, shops, restaurants and amenities for highly active residents. What also makes this neighbourhood stand out is the nearby beautiful Mount Pleasant Cemetery which attracts many visitors from all over the city. It is a great neighbourhood for exploring the outdoors, while still being able to have a short commute to the downtown core.
The Properties
Typically, the houses were built in the 1920s and 1930s and are mostly two and three storey homes although there are still a few bungalows. There are a series of old and new condominium projects built on streets adjoining Yonge street. New condo complexes have allowed an influx of single buyers and young couples, who want to live on the subway line with the possibility of walking to all services.
The Neighbours
Mount Pleasant East real estate is sought after by people age people of all ages, professionals and families with children.
The Amenities
- Schools
- Transportation
- Safety
- Entertainment
Transportation
Transit is made easy because of the accessible main street connections, and the line of bus stops that takes commuters to the Yonge subway line. The unfinished LRT will make public transportation even easier once construction on Eglinton is complete.
Closest Subway Stations include:
Safety
The area is close to several safety services, so emergency help is never too far away.
The nearest safety facilities include:
- Leaside Hospital
- Toronto Police Division 53
- Toronto Fire Station 134 & 321
- Yonge Street Animal Hospital
Entertainment
Mount Pleasant West neighbourhood has many gorgeous walking and biking trails. The two cemeteries in the area are popular with residents and visitors alike, where tall trees and beautiful stone monuments add to the unique beauty of Mount Pleasant. Charlotte Maher Park and Sherwood Park provide picnic benches, trails and plenty of green space. The Kay Gardiner Beltline which is favourable for walks and bike rides is located nearby. One of the advantages of this neighbourhood is that there are various other interesting areas within walking distance.
Shopping
For anyone who likes shopping, there are many little shops to pick up some home decor items as well as stationery, books and gift ware. There are a handful of antique shops and specialty stores, especially for Christmas shopping as there is something there for everyone. This street is actually enjoyable to visit at any time of the year.
