Facer Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Facer is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Although this part of St. Catharines is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its a few bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Most areas in Facer are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

It is convenient for people travelling on foot to navigate Facer; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a car, and various businesses are fairly close at hand. The bike is a fairly good means of transportation in this part of St. Catharines since there are a limited number of hills. Facer is very car friendly. Many houses for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Queen Elizabeth Way, and it is easy to park. However, commuting by transit can be at times difficult in Facer by reason of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop.

Housing

In Facer, most buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 40% are renters. About 45% of properties in this area were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s.

Services

It is generally practical for property owners in Facer to do grocery shopping without the need to get in a car. Additionally, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, schools and daycares are straightforward to access as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in this part of St. Catharines.