McQuesten West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

McQuesten West has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. McQuesten West is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. On the other hand, there are about 10 parks nearby for residents to relax in, such as Sam Manson Park and Red Hill Bowl, which makes them very easy to access. Lastly, even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Hamilton, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its main streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is rather challenging to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located relatively far away.

Transportation

McQuesten West will please home buyers that appreciate different means of transportation. Owing to a few nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is easy in McQuesten West. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Hamilton are located in places that are also reasonably conducive to people who like to travel by walking; many daily errands can be run without a car. Cycling is easy in this neighbourhood as there are few slopes to challenge cyclists.

Housing

Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about 40% of buildings in this area, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are the main alternatives in the housing stock. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this time period. This part of Hamilton also has a good choice of unit sizes - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

The closest grocery store in McQuesten West is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Additionally, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Home buyers can find a good number of nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, in McQuesten West, parents and their children will usually be able to access schools and daycares by walking.