Newcastle Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Newcastle is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. Newcastle is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Transportation

The car is usually the preferred approach to navigate this part of the municipality. It is especially convenient to come across a place to park, and most properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 35 & 115. In contrast, travelling by public transit is challenging in Newcastle. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. It is sometimes challenging to get around by bicycle in Newcastle because there are a good number of elevation changes, and there are few bike lanes. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for residents in Newcastle since running daily errands is impractical without a vehicle.

Housing

In Newcastle, many dwellings are single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters. The homes in this area are very new, since around half of its buildings were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

It is usually practical for home buyers in Newcastle to buy their groceries without the need to get in a car. There are also a few restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood. Regarding education, in Newcastle, families will typically be able to get to daycares and primary schools by foot. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of high schools and consequently they can be a very long trip away.