Highway 97 Real Estate & Houses for Sale

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Highway 97, as well as some areas with a vibrant ambience. There are about 30 green spaces close by for residents to discover, including Ellison Dog Park and Ben Lee Park, resulting in them being easy to access from the majority of locations in the sector. Due to the presence of few pedestrians, this area remains relatively quiet; however those who are near the airport (Kelowna International Airport) may experience more noise.

Transportation

Highway 97 is a fairly convenient part of Kelowna for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a car. Bicycling is also easy in this area as the cycling network is comprehensive. Cars are a very good mode of transportation in Highway 97. Finding a place to park is quite easy. On the other hand, getting around by transit can be challenging in Highway 97 by reason of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, residents are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most homes.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly one third of buildings in Highway 97, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this sector has happened following the year 2000. This sector also has a good variety of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 55% of the properties in Highway 97 whereas the rest are rented.

Services

Reaching one of about 10 grocery stores by walking is possible for some, but not all, house buyers in Highway 97. A limited number of restaurants and cafes can be found as well. When it comes to education, both primary and secondary schools are very easy to reach on foot from anywhere in this area. However, there are only a few daycares and thus they can be an extended walk away.