Downtown Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Downtown offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, most areas in this part of Red Deer are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

Downtown provides homeowners with the choice between several modes of transportation. Downtown is rather suitable for people who like to travel by foot; many common errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Bicycling is also convenient in Downtown because there are not many hills to challenge cyclists, and the cycling infrastructure is comprehensive. Thanks to around 20 nearby bus lines, this area is fairly transit friendly. Driving is also a good mode of transportation in this neighbourhood. It is very easy to come across a parking spot.

Housing

In Downtown, roughly three quarters of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. Roughly one third of homes in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

Property owners in Downtown will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Furthermore, there are a fair number of options in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores. In terms of education, families will find that no matter where their property is located in Downtown, schools and daycares are nearby.