Austin East Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Austin East is exemplified by its calm ambience. Green spaces, like Heather Road Park and Hart Highlands Ski Hill, are very well-situated and there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, making it easy to access them. Most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.

Transportation

Driving is very often the preferred method of transportation in Austin East. It is especially convenient to park. In contrast, the public transit service in Austin East is not very frequent. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. This neighbourhood is not very cycling-friendly as there are a good number of slopes, and the bicycling infrastructure is rather limited. This area is also not very convenient for those who prefer to get around by walking since running daily errands is inconvenient without the use of a car.

Housing

In Austin East, many dwellings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly mobile homes. About one third of properties in this part of Prince George were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This part of the city offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 80% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and 20% are occupied by renters.

Services

Families will appreciate that wherever their property is located in Austin East, daycares and primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be difficult to access high schools without the use of a car. Regarding food, the nearest grocery store in this part of the city is generally only a reasonably short stroll away. A limited variety of restaurants can be found in Austin East as well.