Glenora Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Glenora is a fairly good option. Glenora is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. However, there are approximately 30 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, such as MacKinnon Ravine Park and Emily Murphy Park, which makes them very easy to reach. Lastly, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of the city with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is sometimes hard to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located within walking distance.

Transportation

This area presents house buyers with the choice between various methods of transportation. It is convenient for pedestrians to navigate this neighbourhood; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Glenora is also a fairly pleasant part of Edmonton for bike riders. More specifically, this neighbourhood boasts fairly good bicycling infrastructure, and there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave. Commuting by public transit is easy in Glenora. For example, property owners benefit from about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner. Glenora is also fairly car friendly. It is convenient to find a parking spot.

Housing

In Glenora, around 70% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. This area has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 20% are rented.

Services

A grocery store is ordinarily accessible within a short distance from anywhere in Glenora. Moreover, there are a good number of choices for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, it is a very short distance to reach daycares and schools from most homes for sale in this part of the city.