Gravenhurst Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Gravenhurst is a great town to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. The noise levels in Gravenhurst are very low, as the streets are very peaceful.

Transportation

This town is very car friendly. Many homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 11, and it is very easy to find a parking spot. This town is not very conducive to cycling because the terrain is not particularly flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive. Nonetheless, some bike-friendly sectors exist. Gravenhurst is also not especially well-suited for those who like to travel on foot because carrying out daily needs is at times challenging without a vehicle.

Housing

In Gravenhurst, around 80% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest of the homes are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of Muskoka also has a good variety of housing size options; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 80% of the population of this town own their home and the rest are renters. Around 30% of homes in this town were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are easy to access without needing a vehicle from anywhere in this town. In contrast, daycares are not especially plentiful and accordingly not always within a short distance. In terms of eating, reaching the nearest grocery store without a car is feasible for some, but not all, property owners in Gravenhurst. There are also a few options for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes.