McKernan Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, McKernan is a reasonably good option. McKernan is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. On the other hand, there are approximately 40 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit and they are especially well-spread out, making it very easy to access them. Finally, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Edmonton with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.
Transportation
McKernan allows home buyers to get around using several modes of transportation. This part of Edmonton features good transit infrastructure due to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Capital Line and Metro Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines. Property owners who want to live in a walkable area will also welcome the fairly pedestrian-friendly nature of McKernan; running common errands is easy without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. This area will attract physically active people as it is rather suited for biking. For instance, there are a fair number of bike lanes.
Housing
In McKernan, about 45% of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Around 40% of properties in this area were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1990s. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. There are equal parts owners and renters living in this neighbourhood.
Services
Parents and their children will find that wherever their house is situated in McKernan, primary schools and daycares are close by. However, it can be difficult to get to high schools on foot. Regarding eating, property owners in this part of Edmonton will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short trip away. Moreover, McKernan is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also a rather short stroll to a decent selection of clothing stores.