Downtown St. John's Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Downtown St. John's is unique in that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the city, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. At the same time, this part of St. John's is very good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as the streets are very peaceful.

Transportation

People who want to live in a community that's walkable will welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Downtown St. John's; meeting daily needs is convenient without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. In contrast, it is occasionally difficult to travel by bicycle in this neighbourhood since there is a considerable amount of elevation changes, and the bicycling network is sometimes poor. Cars are a reasonably good medium of transportation in this part of St. John's. It is convenient to access a parking spot, and most properties for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway. However, public transit users may experience limited choices in this part of the city as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties.

Housing

About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while the remainder are owners. In this neighbourhood, around 40% of buildings are small apartment buildings, but townhouses are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this part of St. John's took place pre-1960. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

It is a short stroll to reach schools and daycares from most homes for sale in this neighbourhood. With regards to food, it is especially convenient to reach the nearest grocery store by foot from any location in Downtown St. John's. Likewise, this neighbourhood is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe, for example along Water Street. It is also easy to reach a selection of clothing stores by foot.