Old Ottawa South Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Old Ottawa South is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Although this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite lively, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Most areas in Old Ottawa South are very quiet, as the streets are very calm. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to check out.
Transportation
Old Ottawa South offers homeowners several alternative means of transportation. With 2 train stations (e.g., Carleton Station and Confederation Station), and about 30 nearby bus lines, the transit network in Old Ottawa South is very practical. Many of the homes for sale in this part of Ottawa are located in places that are also very conducive to people who prefer to travel by walking; many daily errands can be run without a car, and numerous businesses are rather close by. Riding a bicycle is particularly embraced in Old Ottawa South because there are a good number of bike lanes.
Housing
Roughly three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing about half of dwellings in this area, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened pre-1960. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.
Services
It is a very short distance to reach schools and daycares from any location in Old Ottawa South. With respect to food, it is very easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in this area. Likewise, those who are fond of dining out won't have to travel far in this area, where over 50 restaurants and a few cafes can be found. It is also a short stroll to a very good selection of clothing stores.