Laurel Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Laurel is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. This area is great for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, most locations in the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to public green spaces, including Silver Berry Park and Laurel Park, since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to visit.

Transportation

Driving is a fairly good transportation option in Laurel. It is easy to access a place to park. In contrast, the public transit network in Laurel is sometimes poor. Thankfully, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Walking is not especially feasible for residents in Laurel because meeting daily needs is sometimes challenging without a vehicle. On the other hand, this part of the city is rather appropriate for cycling since there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in Laurel, and the rest of the homes are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place after the year 2000. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters.

Services

It is convenient to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian from any location in Laurel. In addition, Laurel is a good place in which to eat out, and there are also a few coffee shops in this neighbourhood. As far as education is concerned, it is a rather short walk to access primary schools and daycares from most properties for sale in this part of Edmonton. In contrast, there are no high schools in Laurel.