Edmonton Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a city, Edmonton is a fairly good option. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this city finding one of the over 150 bars is easy because they are generally located within walking distance. Jasper Avenue North-west in particular offers a fairly good selection of places to go out at night. Edmonton is especially quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Accessing public green spaces, including Hodgson Park and Eaux Claires Park, is very easy from a large number of locations within the city, since there are over 1600 of them nearby for residents to visit, such as Beaumont West Recreation Site and Londonderry Athletic Grounds.

Transportation

It is easy for pedestrians to get around in Edmonton; many day-to-day errands can be run without a car. The bike is a reasonably good means of transportation in Edmonton because there are a limited number of hills, and the cycling network is comprehensive. This city is very car friendly. It is easy to park, and many homes for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway. However, public transit riders may experience limited options in Edmonton due to the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, there are plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the Metro Line and Capital Line. The city is linked by over 200 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close by.

Housing

In Edmonton, around half of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. About one third of homes in this city were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This city also has a good selection of housing size options - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the population of this city own their home whereas the remainder are renters.

Services

It is a short trip to get to daycares and schools from most houses for sale in Edmonton. With respect to eating, it is generally an option for home buyers in Edmonton to shop for their groceries by walking. In addition, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.