Mayfair Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Mayfair is a fairly good option. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located close by. Mayfair is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Reaching green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood, such as Lower Reservoir and Glenmore Athletic Park, is very easy since there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to visit.

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is rather straightforward to travel in Mayfair. The public transit system in Mayfair is rather practical thanks to about 10 nearby bus lines. Getting around on foot is also reasonably convenient for residents in Mayfair; running common errands is convenient without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active house buyers will enjoy the cycling-friendly nature of this part of Calgary. More precisely, there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

Renters occupy about 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas owners occupy the remainder. In this area, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. About 60% of the properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

Services

It is challenging to reach the nearest supermarket on foot in Mayfair. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. A very good variety of clothing stores is also located within a short walking distance. With respect to education, in Mayfair, families will usually be able to access daycares and schools by foot.