Old West End Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Old West End is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the city finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally located very close by. At the same time, this area is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Home buyers who want to live in a community that's walkable will be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of this neighbourhood; meeting daily needs is easy without needing a vehicle. In contrast, cycling is sometimes challenging in this part of St. John's as cyclists encounter a considerable amount of hills, and there are few bike lanes. The preferred way to get around in Old West End is very often driving. The majority of properties for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, and parking is easy. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure in this neighbourhood is fairly poor. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop.

Housing

Old West End experienced its largest construction boom before the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this time period. In this neighbourhood, about 40% of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest of the homes are mainly small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses. There are equal parts owners and renters living in this area. This part of St. John's also has a good selection of housing size options; homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

It is generally an option for property owners in Old West End to do groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With regards to education, families will welcome that wherever their house is situated in Old West End, daycares and schools are close by.