The Real Estate Summary
Oakridge is a neighbourhood situated in the southwest region of Scarborough that boasts a diverse blend of old and new residential properties, a lively shopping district along Danforth Avenue. The northern boundary of Oakridge is formed by ravines and parklands, while the southern and eastern boundaries are delineated by the CN railway line and industrial areas. The Oakridge Community Recreation Centre on Pharmacy Avenue and Oakridge Park on Danforth Avenue are popular social and recreational hubs for locals. The Danforth Road's Crossroads business improvement area contributes to the neighborhood's vibrancy and sense of community, with its array of small, independently owned shops and restaurants catering to the immediate needs of Oakridge residents. Shoppers World, a large shopping plaza known for its many discount stores, is a frequent destination for Oakridge residents.
Homes in Oakridge are available in different sizes, shapes, and styles, built between the 1910s and 1950s. Most of the older homes in Oakridge were self-built, and homeowners gradually expanded and renovated them over time. New home construction is currently taking place in Oakridge, with custom-designed, modern homes replacing some of the older properties.
The Oakridge Community Recreation Centre, located at 63 Pharmacy Avenue, provides a health club with cardio and weight equipment, a sauna, and a whirlpool. The centre also features meeting rooms used by local community groups. Oakridge Park, located in the centre of the neighbourhood off Danforth Road, is a beautiful park with numerous picnic areas, a children's playground, a spray pool, a baseball diamond, and a sports field.
Schools
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
Catholic schools
Private schools
Baitul Mukarram Academy School
Transit
Bus routes on Victoria Park and Warden Avenues, and Danforth Road, connect passengers to stations on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.
The Danforth GO Train station, located on Main Street just south of Danforth Avenue, is a crucial transit hub that offers a fast and convenient option for commuters traveling to downtown Toronto.
It is approximately a twenty minute drive to downtown Toronto along Danforth Road,