Martindale Real Estate & Houses for Sale
The character of Martindale is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. Parks are very well-distributed and there are about 20 of them close by for residents to check out, resulting in them being easy to reach from numerous locations in this part of the city. This area is also especially quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic near Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 406 or the airport (St. Catharines (Hotel Dieu Hospital) Heliport).
Transportation
The car is usually the favoured means of transportation in Martindale. Nearby highways, such as Queen Elizabeth Way, are very easy to access from anywhere in this neighbourhood, and it is straightforward to park. However, Martindale is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, house owners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by. Moving around by bicycle is easy in Martindale since cyclists do not encounter serious elevation changes. In contrast, walking in this neighbourhood is not very popular, although many daily errands can be run without a car.
Housing
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing around 60% of dwellings in Martindale, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of St. Catharines offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters. About one third of homes in this part of St. Catharines were built between 1980 and 1990, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s.
Services
In Martindale, families will typically be able to reach daycares and primary schools as pedestrians. In contrast, it can be very difficult to travel to high schools from homes for sale in Martindale. As far as food is concerned, it is occasionally possible for house buyers in this part of the city to do their groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well.