Eastmount Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Eastmount is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Hamilton, its busier streets are still quite lively, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. Most areas in Eastmount are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to access parks from most locations in the neighbourhood, since there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to explore and getting to the closest park is very easy from the majority of homes.
Transportation
Eastmount affords property owners the choice between various modes of transportation. Eastmount is reasonably transit friendly. The neighbourhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. It is also convenient for pedestrians to navigate Eastmount; carrying out day-to-day needs is easy without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Eastmount is not particularly bicycling-friendly because this neighbourhood has rather poor cycling infrastructure, and there is a significant amount of hills.
Housing
Most of the houses available in the housing market in Eastmount were constructed prior to the 1960s, when a large proportion of the housing growth took place. In this part of the city, the majority of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Homeowners occupy around two thirds of the dwellings in Eastmount whereas the rest are rented. This part of Hamilton has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
Services
The closest grocery store in Eastmount is usually only an extended trip away. Furthermore, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for example along Concession Street. It is also a short distance to a very good selection of clothing stores. Concerning education, it is a short walk to access daycares and primary schools from most homes for sale in Eastmount. On the other hand, high schools are not especially abundant and consequently tend to require a long stroll to get to.