Currie Barracks Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Currie Barracks is exemplified by its calm ambience. Numerous locations within the neighbourhood have fairly good access to parks, including Alexandria Park and Richmond Green, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore. This part of Calgary is also very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

This area will draw people who appreciate being in a community that's walkable as it is fairly geared towards walking; many daily errands can be run without needing a car. Currie Barracks will also appeal to active house buyers because it is reasonably suited for bicycling. For instance, this neighbourhood boasts reasonably good cycling infrastructure. Currie Barracks is rather car friendly. It is very convenient to park. In contrast, travelling by public transit is sometimes difficult in Currie Barracks. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is served by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes.

Housing

Roughly 55% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 45% are rented. In this part of the city, around 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Most housing in this neighbourhood was constructed after the year 2000, during its most significant construction boom. This neighbourhood has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

Schools and daycares are especially easy to access without needing a vehicle from anywhere in this area. With respect to food, it is challenging to reach the nearest grocery store on foot from any home in Currie Barracks. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes.