Blacklock Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Blacklock is a reasonably good option. Although this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is occasionally hard to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located within walking distance. Blacklock is reasonably quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There are around 20 parks close by for residents to discover, including Derek Doubleday Arboretum and Langley City Park, and they are especially well-distributed, making it very easy to reach them from many locations in this area.

Transportation

Driving is a reasonably good mode of transportation in this neighbourhood. It is especially convenient to access a place to park. On the other hand, Blacklock is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Traveling by foot is not very popular in Blacklock, although many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle. However, Blacklock is appropriate for cycling because the bicycling network is reasonably extensive.

Housing

In Blacklock, most dwellings are single detached homes, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this part of City of Langley occurred between 1960 and 1980. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 85% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented.

Services

The nearest grocery store in this part of City of Langley is typically only a rather short distance away. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Concerning education, schools and daycares are very easy to reach without needing to get in a car from any location in Blacklock.