Blue Grass Creek Real Estate & Houses for Sale
One of the appealing aspects of Blue Grass Creek is that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Whitby with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located quite far away. At the same time, this neighbourhood is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful.
Transportation
House buyers who value walkability will welcome the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of Blue Grass Creek; many common errands can be run without the use of a car. In contrast, Blue Grass Creek is not particularly amenable to bicycling since the terrain is not especially flat, and there are few bike lanes. This part of the town is very car friendly. It is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from any location in this area, and coming across a parking spot is generally easy. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of Whitby is not very frequent. Thankfully, there are about 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most houses.
Housing
Roughly 45% of properties in Blue Grass Creek were built in the 1980s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. Single detached homes and row houses are the main housing type in this part of Whitby. Around 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. Although this part of the town is notable for those looking for four or more bedroom homes.
Services
The closest supermarket in this neighbourhood is typically only a short walk away. Additionally, there are a fair number of options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, in Blue Grass Creek, families will generally be able to access daycares and primary schools without the need to get in a vehicle. However, it can be difficult to reach high schools as a pedestrian.