Downtown St. John's Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Downtown St. John's is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this neighbourhood, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its main streets, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. At the same time, this part of the city is reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case near I2:2:41 Highway.

Transportation

Most houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are especially suitable for those who prefer to get around on foot; running day-to-day errands is convenient without the use of a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. In contrast, the bicycle is a somewhat poor means of transportation in Downtown St. John's because cyclists encounter quite a few hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not particularly extensive. The public transit service in this neighbourhood is not very frequent. Thankfully, residents benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by. However, this part of the city is fairly car friendly. Many homes for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway, such as I2:2:41 Highway, and finding a place to park is generally easy.

Housing

Most homes in Downtown St. John's were constructed pre-1960, during its biggest construction boom. In this area, around one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly townhouses. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

In Downtown St. John's, families will typically be able to reach daycares and schools as pedestrians. When it comes to food, the closest grocery store in Downtown St. John's is generally only a very short walk away. Additionally, this part of the city is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Residents benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores.