Balwin Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Balwin is a reasonably good option. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very difficult to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very far. Balwin is very quiet, as the streets are very tranquil. Green spaces, including Glengarry Park, are especially well-spread out and there are around 30 of them close by for residents to visit, which results in them being very easy to access from most locations in this area.

Transportation

It is easy to commute by bike in Balwin as there are a limited number of slopes. This area will also draw house buyers who value walkability since it is reasonably well-suited to walking; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle. The transit system in Balwin is sometimes poor. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is served by around 10 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. In contrast, Balwin is a very convenient part of Edmonton for driving. Parking is generally easy, and it is a short drive to the closest highway from any home in this neighbourhood.

Housing

In Balwin, most buildings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Most of the housing growth in this area occurred between 1960 and 1980. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters.

Services

It is usually possible for property owners in Balwin to shop for groceries by walking. Likewise, those who are fond of dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of choices in Balwin. In terms of education, daycares and schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from anywhere in this neighbourhood.