Beavermead Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Beavermead is a good option. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located within walking distance. Beavermead is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. It is very easy to access parks from numerous locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Transportation

The car is usually the best means of transportation in Beavermead. Finding a place to park is quite easy, and it is a rather short drive to the nearest highway, such as Highway 7 & 115, from anywhere in this area. On the other hand, the public transit service in Beavermead is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by. Beavermead is not especially conducive to people who travel by walking since few daily needs can be met without a car. However, it is easy to travel by bicycle in this part of Peterborough.

Housing

Homeowners occupy about two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood and one third are rented. In this neighbourhood, most buildings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Around one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

Services

It is difficult to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Beavermead. In addition, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and property owners can enjoy a few cafes as well. In terms of education, in this area, parents and their children will typically be able to access primary schools and daycares without needing a car. However, Beavermead does not contain any high schools.