Moncton Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Moncton offers a calm environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most locations within the city have good access to parks, including Moncton Sports Park and 4Ice and Grove Hamlet Park, since there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to visit, like Jones Lake Park and Parc Cousteau. This city is also excellent for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.
Transportation
Moncton will appeal to home buyers who appreciate living in a compact community because it is reasonably walkable; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a vehicle. This city is also cycling-friendly since there are not many slopes to challenge cyclists. Moncton is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner. However, cars are a very good transportation option in this city. It is convenient to park, and it is a short car ride to the closest highway from any location in Moncton.
Housing
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 40% of dwellings in Moncton, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. Roughly 30% of homes in this city were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of Westmorland County has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 55% of the population of this city own their home and 45% are renters.
Services
It is convenient to reach the closest grocery store without needing to get in a vehicle in Moncton. In addition, Moncton is a good place in which to go out to eat, for example along Main Street, and a limited number of coffee shops is available as well. As far as education is concerned, primary schools and daycares are straightforward to access by foot from most houses for sale in this city. On the other hand, there are only a few high schools and consequently they can be a long stroll away.