Barkers Point Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Barkers Point offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most areas in this part of Fredericton are very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is easy to get to green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Transportation

Barkers Point is very car friendly. The majority of houses for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, and it is especially convenient to park. However, the public transit service in this part of the city is not very frequent. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Walking is not very practical for house buyers in Barkers Point as running common errands is at times difficult without the use of a car. However, this area will attract physically active home buyers as it is moderately suited for bicycling. For instance, it is a flat ride to most destinations.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in Barkers Point, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the units in Barkers Point whereas the remainder are rented. Around 30% of homes in this part of Fredericton were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s.

Services

Home buyers in Barkers Point generally have to turn to a car to travel to the closest supermarket. There are also a limited number of options for those who care about restaurants in close proximity. Regarding education, parents and their kids will find that wherever their house is situated in this area, primary schools and daycares are nearby. In contrast, Barkers Point does not contain any high schools.