Five Acres Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Five Acres is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. The noise levels in this part of Nanaimo are very low, as the streets are very calm. Finally, it is very easy to get to green spaces in the neighbourhood, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in and reaching the closest park is very easy from the majority of houses for sale.

Transportation

Driving is a very good mode of transportation in Five Acres. Finding a parking spot is quite easy, and nearby highways, such as Nanaimo Parkway, are reasonably easy to reach from any location in this area. On the other hand, residents using public transit may have few choices in Five Acres due to the low service level. Nonetheless, there are approximately 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. This area is not especially suitable for pedestrians as running common errands is at times difficult without a car. On the other hand, it is convenient to get around by bike in this part of the city as the cycling infrastructure is fairly good.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 45% of buildings in Five Acres, and the rest are mainly duplexes. Roughly one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the units in the neighbourhood and 40% are rented.

Services

A grocery store is typically accessible within a short trip from any home in Five Acres. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and a small number of coffee shops can be found as well. In terms of education, parents and their children will value that wherever their home is situated in Five Acres, daycares and schools are close by.