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 slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is great for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, getting to public green spaces in the regional municipality, like Kelloryn Park and Zephyr South Tract, is easy and there are over 1000 of them close by for residents to unwind in.
In Durham Region, around two thirds of dwellings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 30% of homes in this regional municipality were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This regional municipality offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 80% of the dwellings in Durham Region whereas the remainder are rented.
It is generally possible for home buyers in this area to buy groceries by foot. Brock Street is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and a small variety of coffee shops can be found as well. As far as education is concerned, it is a rather short stroll to get to schools and daycares from most homes for sale in this area.
This regional municipality is very car friendly. Nearby highways, such as Highway 407, are easy to access from any location in Durham Region, and it is convenient to park. In contrast, the public transit service in this regional municipality is not very frequent. Thankfully, there is the Ajax, Durham College Oshawa and Old Elm with access to the Stouffville and Lakeshore East. The regional municipality is linked by over 50 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by. The bike is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in Durham Region since the cycling network is not particularly well-developed, and there are a fair number of slopes for cyclists to brave. There are also relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of this area, despite the fact that many daily errands can be run without needing to use a car.
