East Meadows Real Estate & Houses for Sale

East Meadows offers a relaxed atmosphere. East Meadows is quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several noisier sections, especially near Trans Canada Highway.

Transportation

Driving is a great means of transportation in East Meadows. It is easy to park, and most real estate listings are a very short car ride from the closest highway, such as Trans Canada Highway. However, the transit system in this part of the city is not very practical. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. Bicycling is convenient in this neighbourhood. It is occasionally difficult for pedestrians to move around in East Meadows since few daily errands can be run without needing a car.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing most buildings in East Meadows, and the rest are mainly duplexes. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built in the 1960s and 1970s, during its largest building boom. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood while the rest are rented.

Services

A grocery store is typically reachable within a rather short distance from any location in East Meadows. Likewise, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, for instance on Newfoundland Drive, and residents are served by a few cafes as well. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. As far as education is concerned, in East Meadows, families will usually be able to access daycares and schools as pedestrians.