North Gower Real Estate & Houses for Sale
The character of North Gower is exemplified by its relaxed environment. This part of Ottawa is fairly good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case closer to the airport (Rideau Valley Air Park) or Highway 416. Finally, it is easy to get to parks from numerous locations in the neighbourhood, since reaching the closest one is very easy from many homes for sale and there are around 30 public green spaces nearby for residents to discover.
Transportation
Driving is an excellent mode of transportation in North Gower. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot. However, North Gower is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and it is straightforward to find a nearby bus stop from most residences. It is very inconvenient for people travelling on foot to navigate this part of the city because many daily needs are very difficult to carry out without a car. This area is also not very cycling-friendly since there are a good number of slopes, and the cycling network is not very well-developed.
Housing
Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing the overwhelming majority of dwellings in North Gower, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy nearly 90% of the dwellings in North Gower while the rest are rented. Roughly 30% of homes in this part of the city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.
Services
A vehicle is almost always needed in North Gower to reach the closest supermarket. A limited variety of restaurants can be found in this part of the city as well. When it comes to education, it is a reasonably short trip to access primary schools from most properties for sale in North Gower. On the other hand, neither high schools nor high schools are easy to reach as a pedestrian.