Blatchford Area Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Blatchford Area offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Edmonton finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally located around the corner. However, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, including Airways Park and Grand Trunk Park, since there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Transportation

This neighbourhood will appeal to property owners that value several modes of transportation. Blatchford Area features reasonably good transit infrastructure. It is convenient to come across a nearby rapid transit station, including NAIT Station and Kingsway / Royal Alex Station with access to the Metro Line, from the greater part of residences in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Blatchford Area will also draw people who want to reside in a compact community since it is suitable for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without the need to get in a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Blatchford Area is suited for cycling since there are a limited number of hills, and the bicycling network is extensive.

Housing

In Blatchford Area, about half of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes. This part of Edmonton is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Renters occupy about three quarters of the properties in Blatchford Area whereas the rest are occupied by owners. The homes in this area are quite old, since roughly half of its buildings were built pre-1960.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a rather short trip away in this neighbourhood. Additionally, those who are fond of eating out won't have to go far in Blatchford Area, where approximately 40 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops can be found. It is also very easy to reach a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Regarding education, it is a rather short trip to access schools and daycares from any location in Blatchford Area.