Dufresne Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Dufresne is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very hard to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very far. However, parks, including Seine River Parkway, are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to discover, which makes them very easy to get to.

Transportation

This area enables house buyers to get around by several alternative methods of transportation. People who value walkability will enjoy the pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of Winnipeg; many common errands can be run without a car, and numerous businesses are close by. Dufresne will also attract active house buyers as it is suited for biking. More precisely, the area is flat. With a few nearby bus lines, the transit service in Dufresne is rather accessible. Cars are also a great means of transportation in this neighbourhood. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot, and it is a very short drive to the closest highway from any location in this neighbourhood.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in Dufresne, and the rest of the homes are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. Most of the housing growth in this part of Winnipeg happened prior to the 1960s.

Services

In Dufresne, parents and their kids will usually be able to get to daycares and schools by walking. In terms of eating, it is very easy to access the closest grocery store on foot from anywhere in this neighbourhood. Furthermore, there are a fair number of choices in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.