Buckingham Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Buckingham is exemplified by its calm ambience. Buckingham is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful.

Transportation

Getting around by car is straightforward in Buckingham. Parking is generally easy. In contrast, public transit riders may find limited choices in Buckingham by reason of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, the sector is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner. This area is not very conducive to people who prefer to get around on foot as running daily errands is inconvenient without needing to resort to a car. Buckingham is also not very bike-friendly as there are a good number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and the bicycling network is rather limited.

Housing

In Buckingham, about 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. About one quarter of properties in this part of Gatineau were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 60% of the dwellings in Buckingham and 40% are rented.

Services

In Buckingham, families will usually be able to access schools and daycares on foot. In terms of eating, purchasing one's groceries frequently requires the use of a car in this part of the city. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate close by restaurants.