Birchwood Heights Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Birchwood Heights is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Birchwood Heights is reasonably quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Moving around by car is very convenient in Birchwood Heights. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway from any home in this neighbourhood, and parking is quite easy. However, public transit riders may find few choices in Birchwood Heights due to the low service level. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner. This part of Thunder Bay is not particularly suitable for those who get around as pedestrians as most daily needs are occasionally difficult to meet without a vehicle. On the other hand, Birchwood Heights is fairly cycling-friendly.

Housing

In Birchwood Heights, around three quarters of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest of the homes are mainly large apartment buildings. This neighbourhood has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and renters make up the remainder. The buildings in this part of Thunder Bay are quite old, since roughly half of its dwellings were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

Services

Schools and daycares are very easy to access as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in Birchwood Heights. As far as food is concerned, it is usually an option for home buyers in this area to do their groceries without a car. In addition, this area is a good place in which to go out to eat, and there are also a few coffee shops in Birchwood Heights.