Lavalee Real Estate & Houses for Sale

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Lavalee, despite its sometimes busy atmosphere. There are approximately 20 green spaces close by for residents to check out, including Orchard Hill Park, and they are very well-spread out, making them very easy to reach from most locations in this part of Winnipeg. Lastly, this neighbourhood has many sections that are very serene and quiet; however other spots can be noisy, especially.

Transportation

Home buyers who want to reside in a walkable community will welcome the moderately pedestrian-friendly nature of Lavalee; carrying out daily needs is easy without a car. In contrast, bicycling is at times challenging in this area as there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. The public transit service in Lavalee is not particularly frequent. Nonetheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. On the other hand, moving around by car is very easy in this neighbourhood. It is convenient to park, and most homes for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway.

Housing

Roughly two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder. In this part of the city, around 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 40% of properties in this part of the city were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

Daycares and primary schools are very convenient to reach without a car from most homes for sale in this part of Winnipeg. However, there are only a limited number of high schools and consequently they can be a long stroll away. As far as food is concerned, a supermarket is typically accessible within a short distance from anywhere in this area. Furthermore, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in Lavalee. It is also easy to access a number of clothing stores without a vehicle.