Athlone Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Athlone offers a relaxed ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to check out. This area is also very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

Walking is rather feasible for residents in this neighbourhood; many daily needs are easy to meet without a vehicle. In contrast, moving around by bicycle is occasionally difficult in this part of Edmonton since there are few bike lanes. Thankfully, riding a bicycle is made easier by the generally flat terrain. Commuting by public transit is occasionally challenging in Athlone. Nevertheless, house owners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. However, Athlone is very car friendly. Nearby highways are very easy to drive to from any home in this area, and it is convenient to park.

Housing

The substantial proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Athlone is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the properties in Athlone whereas the rest are rented. Around one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1990s.

Services

Property owners in Athlone will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short walk away. Furthermore, Athlone is a good place in which to eat out, and a small number of coffee shops can be found as well. It is also easy to reach a selection of clothing stores by foot. As far as education is concerned, parents and their kids will value that wherever their property is located in this part of the city, schools and daycares are close by.