North St. Boniface Real Estate & Houses for Sale
North St. Boniface has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in North St. Boniface are quiet, as the streets are quite calm, however noise can be problematic near one of the railway lines. On the other hand, there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, like Lagimodière-Gaboury Heritage Park and The Forks National Historic Site, and they are especially well-situated, making them very easy to access. Lastly, even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area.
Transportation
This part of Winnipeg affords home buyers the choice between different means of transportation. The transit network in this part of the city is rather convenient. There are plenty of rapid transit stations. Homeowners have access to around 40 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. North St. Boniface is also a fairly convenient part of Winnipeg for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without the use of a car, and various businesses are close at hand. Active property owners will be pleased with the cycling-friendly nature of this part of the city. More precisely, there are not many slopes to challenge cyclists, and this part of Winnipeg features fairly good cycling infrastructure.
Housing
In North St. Boniface, about 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining houses are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This part of the city offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 55% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. Around one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.
Services
A grocery store is generally accessible within a very short trip from most houses for sale in North St. Boniface. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. A decent choice of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance. Concerning education, in North St. Boniface, families will generally be able to get to schools and daycares without a vehicle.