Old West End Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Old West End is appealing, as it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area with its around 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, the noise levels in this part of the city are very low, as the streets are very calm.

Transportation

Most homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are rather convenient for people who prefer to travel on foot; many day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a car. On the other hand, it is at times challenging to travel by bike in this area since cyclists are faced with quite a few hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not particularly well-developed. Cars are a very good transportation option in Old West End. It is a very short car ride to the nearest highway from anywhere in this part of the city, and parking is easy. In contrast, residents using public transit may experience limited choices in Old West End by reason of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences.

Housing

In Old West End, about one third of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The population residing in this area is evenly split between renters and owners. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built before the 1960s, during its most significant building boom.

Services

Property owners in this area will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short walk away. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. Property owners benefit from a good number of nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, it is a rather short walk to get to daycares and schools from most homes for sale in this area.