Calgary Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Calgary offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. Access to public green spaces in the city, including Baker Park and Zach Park, is very easy, since there are over 3100 of them nearby for residents to unwind in and the majority of properties have a park around the corner. The noise levels in this city are also very low, as the streets are generally very peaceful.

Transportation

Many of the homes for sale in this city are located in places that are reasonably suitable for people who like to travel on foot; most daily needs are easy to meet without a vehicle. Calgary is also cycling-friendly since there are a fair number of bike lanes. Residents using public transit may experience few choices in Calgary by reason of the low service level. Thankfully, commuters can count on plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain and Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain. There are over 250 bus lines traversing the city, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. In contrast, cars are a reasonably good transportation option in Calgary. It is easy to park, and many real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the closest highway.

Housing

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing about 55% of dwellings in Calgary, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Division No. 6 also has a good variety of housing size options - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 70% of the population of this city own their home and renters make up the remainder. Roughly one third of homes in this city were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

The nearest grocery store in Calgary is typically only a reasonably short stroll away. Over 450 supermarkets are situated nearby, and the best variety can be found on streets like 10 Street North-west. Likewise, Calgary is a good place in which to eat out, and property owners are served by over 350 cafes as well. With regards to education, in Calgary, parents and their children will typically be able to access schools and daycares by walking.