Humber Summit Toronto Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Humber Summit - North York

Humber Summit is a beautiful neighbourhood in the northernmost part of Toronto, located in the North York district. Steeles Avenue-W borders the neighbourhood on the North, the Humber River on the West, Finch Avenue-W on the South, and the Highway 400 on the East.

•   AgeOlder
•   Area Urban
•   AmenitiesAlbion Centre
•   Commute27 mins DT
•   IncomeMiddle

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Humber Summit Real Estate Overview

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Humber Summit is a close-knit neighbourhood that offers a variety of homes for sale from apartments, townhomes and detached houses there’s something for everyone in this community. The neighbourhood features minimal greenery on the street sides, but there are green spaces at numerous other locations in the neighbourhood.

Humber Summit was formerly known as Riverbank Park in the 1940s. It began as a pioneer community that centred around the grist and sawmills. The area developed into a resort community called Riverbank Park, as the city boundaries crept closer. A large number of Toronto residents built homes on the banks of the Humber River, and several were destroyed when Hurricane Hazel hit Toronto in 1954. Now, Humber Summit is a small, middle-class neighbourhood with an established community.

There are few pedestrians and cyclists in the neighbourhood as they encounter a significant amount of elevation changes. As a result, there are just a few bike lanes and pedestrian lanes. Transportation is convenient for the residents of the neighbourhood. Most of the people in Humber Summit are just a short drive away from the closest. The neighbourhood also provides a fairly good public transportation system. Most properties are close to the bus stop, and there are a few bus lines that serve the neighbourhood.

There are some great schools in the neighbourhood that include Nile Academy JK-12, Humber Summit Middle School, St. Roch Elementary, Venerable John Merlini Elementary, and Gracedale Public School. Several other schools in nearby neighbourhoods are easily accessible. The residents of Humber Summit enjoy several options when it comes to shopping, dining and recreational activities.

Who Lives in Humber Summit Homes

The Humber Summit neighbourhood has a well-established Italian community. Recently, the neighbourhood has also welcomed many new families of East Indian and Asian backgrounds. The average annual income of the residents of the Humber Summit neighbourhood is $70 thousand. Middle-class families mostly occupy the neighbourhood with children.

Humber Summit Homes Are Perfect For

The community is the perfect spot for middle-class families who have children. It is also suitable for immigrants as the neighbourhood already has a well-established Italian and Asian community. Though the highway borders it, there is a lot of peace within. It is also the perfect place for those who want to stay away from the city lights.

Humber Summit Homes Are Not So Perfect For

The neighbourhood of Humber Summit is not very suitable for those who enjoy a more urban lifestyle. As the neighbourhood is a close-knit community, it is not ideal for those who do not like to socialize.

Life And Style, Amenities And Things To Do In Humber Summit

Humber Summit has several restaurants in the neighbourhood’s vicinity including Brar Sweets and Restaurant, Bangali Sweet House, Plaza Latina, Po Dau Bo restaurant, Authentica Spanish Food and Empanadas, among others. The residents also enjoy shopping in a small pocket of shops located on Islington Avenue, which also has supermarkets and clothing stores. Other recreational activities include visiting the Rowntree Mill Park, West Humber Parkland trail, and golfing at the Humber Valley public golf course in Humber Valley.

Reading is an excellent option for the residents of Humber Summit. The Toronto Public Library branch named "Humber Summit Library" is located near the neighbourhood. The North York Public Library Board officially opened it on 15 May 1974.

Humber Summit Real Estate Market

The neighbourhood of Humber Summit experienced a significant building boom in the 1960s and 1970s. Most of the home for sale are from this era. The majority of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are townhouses with built-in garages. Townhouses comprise 45% of the housing properties. The rest of the 55% is divided among large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes. The residential properties mainly comprised of four or more bedroom and three-bedroom homes. The front porches decorated with cast iron railing and elaborate front archways add to the character of the suburban homes of Humber Summit. The demand for Humber Summit homes is on the rise due to the neighbourhood amenities and the close-knit community living.

It is not easy to find a house that you can call home. But every house in Humber Summit is a home. The neighbourhood provides everything, from easy shopping and dining to an accessible transportation system.

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