Cummings Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Cummings has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Cummings is quiet overall, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, however some areas can be quite noisy, especially close to Regional Road 174 or Highway 417. On the other hand, parks, including Ken Steele Park and Trillium Park, are especially well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out, making it very easy to get to them. Lastly, although this part of Ottawa is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite lively, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is fairly simple to travel in Cummings. The transit network in this part of the city is very accessible thanks to about 40 nearby bus lines. People who appreciate living in a compact community will also enjoy the pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; running daily errands is convenient without a vehicle, and many businesses are fairly close at hand. Cummings is fairly amenable to biking as the bicycling infrastructure is rather well-developed, and bicycling is made easier by the generally flat terrain.

Housing

In Cummings, roughly 30% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest of the homes are mainly small apartment buildings. About one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This area offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and the rest are owners.

Services

Daycares and schools are straightforward to access on foot from most homes for sale in Cummings. In terms of food, it is usually possible for house buyers in Cummings to do grocery shopping without a vehicle. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. Residents benefit from a large number of clothing stores within walking distance.