Nelson Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Nelson is a city to buy a home in for those who prefer a chill environment. Nelson remains relatively quiet, since there are few people out and about on the streets, although there can be more noise for those who are near the railway line or one of the 2 airports (Nelson Airport,Nelson Water Aerodrome).

Transportation

Nelson is reasonably suited for cycling. Home buyers who appreciate walkability will also be pleased with the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of this city, although daily errands are occasionally challenging to run without a car. Driving is a reasonably good mode of transportation in Nelson. It is straightforward to access a place to park. In contrast, public transit riders may experience few options in Nelson as a result of the infrequent service. Nevertheless, the city is served by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most residences.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about half of buildings in Nelson, and the rest of the properties are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. This part of Central Kootenay has a good selection of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the units in the city are occupied by homeowners and one third are rented. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Central Kootenay were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1990s.

Services

In Nelson, parents and their kids will typically be able to get to daycares and schools by walking. Concerning eating, it is very often an option for property owners in this city to do their groceries as pedestrians. A small selection of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well.