Northgate Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Northgate offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Even though this part of Grande Prairie is not known for its vibrancy, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. At the same time, this area is reasonably good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

Property owners who appreciate residing in a compact community will be pleased with the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; most daily needs are easy to carry out without needing a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Moving around by bicycle is also easy in Northgate since it is an even ride to most destinations, and there are a fair number of bike lanes. Getting around by public transit is difficult in this part of Grande Prairie. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. In contrast, the car is very often the preferred method to navigate Northgate. It is especially convenient to park, and many homes for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway.

Housing

Roughly 60% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. In this area, about 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 30% of homes in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

Parents and their children will appreciate the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within walking distance from the majority of houses for sale in Northgate. In contrast, it can be difficult to get to daycares as a pedestrian. In terms of food, a grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a very short walk from most houses for sale in this part of Grande Prairie. Additionally, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of options, for instance on 99 Street, and there are also a few cafes in Northgate. Home buyers have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores.