Downtown Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Downtown has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy as they are generally situated in convenient locations. The noise levels in Downtown are low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case closer to one of the railway lines. It is easy to access public green spaces from a lot of locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Transportation

Downtown enables house buyers to travel by several alternative methods of transportation. The good public transit service allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. More specifically, train stations, including the Guelph Central on the Kitchener, are generally a short distance away from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by. Getting around as a pedestrian is also rather practical for home buyers in Downtown; many common errands can be run without a car, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. It is convenient to travel by bike in Downtown.

Housing

In Downtown, around 45% of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Guelph offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. Most homes in this area were constructed prior to the 1960s, during its main building boom.

Services

In Downtown, parents and their children will usually be able to reach daycares and schools by walking. In terms of food, home buyers in this part of the city will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to reach a variety of clothing stores by foot.