Amherst Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Amherst is exemplified by its calm ambience. Amherst is excellent for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

The car is usually the favoured approach to navigate this town. The majority of homes for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 104, and it is very convenient to park. Many of the houses for sale in this town are located in areas that are not particularly conducive to those who like to travel by walking as few daily errands can be run without needing a car. It is also occasionally challenging to move around by bicycle in Amherst since there are a good number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and the bicycling infrastructure is somewhat poor.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about half of dwellings in Amherst, while small apartment buildings and mobile homes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Roughly 45% of properties in this town were built prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This town also has a good variety of housing size options; homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in the town and the remainder are rented.

Services

The nearest supermarket in this town is typically only a reasonably short trip away. Residents are served by approximately 20 restaurants and coffee shops as well. In terms of education, parents and their schoolchildren will welcome that no matter where their house is located in Amherst, daycares and schools are close by.