Hintonburg - Mechanicsville Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Hintonburg - Mechanicsville has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Hintonburg - Mechanicsville is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier areas, especially around the airport (Ottawa (Civic Hospital) Heliport), the railway line or Highway 417. However, it is easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are around 40 of them close by for residents to explore. Lastly, although this part of Ottawa is not known for its lively atmosphere, its main streets are still quite energetic, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

Transportation

No matter the medium of transportation, it is very straightforward to travel in this area. Property owners can rely on public transit to get around in this neighbourhood. It is easy to find a nearby train station, such as the Bayview Station and Carling Station, from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. Rapid transit stations, such as Colombine/Chardon, Tunney's Pasture F and Pimisi B on the Pré Tunney and Rapibus 800, are not very far-removed from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by over 50 bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. Traveling on foot is also very practical for residents in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville; many daily errands can be run without the need for a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close at hand. Bicycling is very prevalent in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville since the cycling network is moderately comprehensive.

Housing

Renters occupy roughly two thirds of the units in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville and owners occupy the remainder. In this neighbourhood, roughly 45% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. The homes in this area are quite old, since about one third of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of Ottawa is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.

Services

It is very often practical for house buyers in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Likewise, there are over 100 restaurants and about 10 coffee shops to enjoy in this area. Home buyers have access to a large number of clothing stores within a short distance, for instance on Wellington Street. In terms of education, families will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Hintonburg - Mechanicsville, schools and daycares are close by.