Discover the charm of Durham Region, where a relaxed atmosphere and abundant green spaces create a peaceful community lifestyle. With over 250 parks nearby, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for recreation. The diverse selection of predominantly single detached homes offers spacious living options perfect for families. Parents can enjoy the convenience of nearby schools and daycares within easy walking distance. With a myriad of grocery stores and essential services on hand, daily life is effortlessly supported. Fun and friendly, Durham Region invites you to thrive in a tranquil, family-oriented environment perfect for making lasting memories.
Durham Region offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Reaching public green spaces in the regional municipality, like Gordon Richards Park and Zephyr North Tract, is easy and there are over 1000 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. This area is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about two thirds of dwellings in Durham Region, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. About 30% of properties in this regional municipality were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This regional municipality offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the population of this regional municipality own their home and 20% are renters.
Daycares and schools are easy to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in this regional municipality. Regarding eating, the nearest supermarket in this area is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Brock Street is among the best streets for food stores. Likewise, this area is a good place in which to go out to eat, and there are also over 150 cafes in this regional municipality.
Driving is a very good means of transportation in this area. It is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as Highway 115, from any home in this regional municipality, and parking is easy. On the other hand, commuting by transit can be difficult in Durham Region by reason of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, homeowners can rely on the Old Elm, Durham College Oshawa and Pickering on the Lakeshore East and Stouffville. The regional municipality is served by over 50 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. There are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this area, even though many daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle. This regional municipality is also not particularly cycling-friendly since there are a good number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and the cycling infrastructure is sometimes poor.
