426 mckenzie street

The immediate area is rich in amenities, with Faraday School and Our Lady of the Rosary Church both just a 3-minute walk away. Safeway Mountain & McGregor is only 236 m away, making grocery shopping very convenient, and there are several other supermarkets and convenience stores within easy walking distance.

Healthcare options are close by, including McGregor Medical Centre (5 min walk) and Jefferson Medical Centre (8 min walk), as well as Machray Pharmacy and Aberdeen Pharmacy. Multiple parks such as Martin Park and Machray Park are within a short stroll, offering green space for recreation.

Crime data for the Inkster-Faraday neighbourhood shows significant fluctuations over recent years. Total property crime, which is the most frequent category, rose from 248 incidents in 2022 to 559 in 2025, though the partial 2026 data shows only 49 incidents (likely incomplete). Violent crime also increased from 55 in 2020 to 127 in 2024 before dropping slightly to 105 in 2025 and declining sharply in the partial 2026 data.

Despite recent increases, the long-term trend since 2018 has been mixed, with some categories showing overall decreases when comparing 2018 to 2025. However, the sharp rise in property and violent crime from 2020 to 2025 indicates a worsening safety situation in recent years.

This property is well-suited for families and first-time buyers due to its proximity to schools, parks, and essential amenities like supermarkets and medical centres. The transit access makes it a viable option for commuters who rely on Route 38 and Route F6 to reach work, college, or Seven Oaks General Hospital.

Investors should weigh the convenience and transit connectivity against the recent increases in property and violent crime. The neighbourhood has shown some improvement in certain crime categories over the long term, but the recent uptick warrants careful consideration.