Downtown Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Downtown is a fairly good option. There are numerous things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are a large number of people around most of the time, and with its about 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Downtown are reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to check out, like Rossdale Park and Gallagher Park, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being very easy to get to from most locations in the neighbourhood.

Transportation

Downtown will attract homeowners that value several methods of transportation. Travelling by public transit is very convenient in Downtown by reason of many nearby rapid transit stations on the Metro Line and Capital Line, and about 30 nearby bus lines. Getting around by walking is also very convenient for home buyers in Downtown; many day-to-day needs are straightforward to carry out without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This area will attract physically active people because it is fairly suited for cycling. In particular, most of the topography is reasonably flat, and there are a large number of bike lanes.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in Downtown, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of Edmonton is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and the rest are owners. About 40% of homes in this part of the city were built after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away in this part of the city. Likewise, owing to over 200 restaurants and about 30 cafes, this neighbourhood is an excellent area in which to eat out. It is also a short stroll to a very good choice of clothing stores, for example along Jasper Avenue North-west. As far as education is concerned, in Downtown, families will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares by foot.