Durand Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Durand has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Hamilton, its main streets can still be quite energetic, and it is very easy to find bars because they are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. Durand is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Green spaces, such as Victoria Park, are very well-located and there are about 30 of them close by for residents to enjoy, making them very easy to reach.

Transportation

Durand affords homeowners several alternative modes of transportation. With Hamilton Go Centre on the Lakeshore West, and around 30 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is straightforward in Durand. Durand will also draw people who appreciate residing in a walkable area as it is especially walking-friendly; running day-to-day errands is convenient without needing a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are fairly close at hand. Durand will attract active house buyers as it is moderately suited for bicycling. More specifically, there is generally a bike-share station in proximity, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

The large proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Durand is an important part of its character. Although this part of the city is particularly good for those looking for one bedroom homes. Around 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 20% are occupied by owners. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, because about 40% of its buildings were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960.

Services

The nearest supermarket in this part of the city is typically only a reasonably short trip away. In addition, with over 100 restaurants and about 20 coffee shops, Durand is a very good area in which to go out to eat. It is also a short stroll to a very good choice of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, families will value that no matter where their property is located in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are close by.