Maple Ridge Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Maple Ridge has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this part of Calgary is not known for its vibrancy, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Maple Ridge is very quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, such as Lake Bonavista and Sue Higgins Park, and they are especially well-distributed, which results in them being very easy to reach from most locations within Maple Ridge.

Transportation

This neighbourhood is an extremely good part of Calgary for travelling by car. It is very convenient to find a place to park, and nearby highways are very easy to drive to from any location in Maple Ridge. In contrast, getting around by public transit is challenging in Maple Ridge. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. Traveling as a pedestrian is not very common in Maple Ridge, despite the fact that many daily errands can be run without needing a car. In contrast, cycling is easy in this part of the city as the topography is fairly flat.

Housing

The substantial percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of Maple Ridge is an important part of its character. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Nearly 95% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and renters make up the remainder. This part of Calgary experienced its main building boom between 1960 and 1980, so most of the available housing is from this era.

Services

It is rarely possible for property owners in this part of Calgary to buy groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and there are also a few cafes in this area. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores by foot. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority properties for sale in Maple Ridge.