Orleans South West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Orleans South West offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. Public green spaces, including Pierre Rocque Park, are very well-located and there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes it very easy to get to them. This part of Ottawa is very quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Cars are an excellent medium of transportation in Orleans South West. Many homes for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as Regional Road 174, and it is convenient to find a parking spot. However, Orleans South West is not especially transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is connected by approximately 30 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. This part of the city is reasonably cycling-friendly since it is a flat ride to most destinations, and Orleans South West has fairly good cycling infrastructure. It is sometimes difficult for people walking to navigate this part of the city because few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Housing

In Orleans South West, around 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are the main alternatives in the housing stock. About 45% of properties in this part of Ottawa were built between 1980 and 1990, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 85% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 15% are occupied by renters.

Services

Daycares and schools are very easy to reach as a pedestrian from most properties for sale in Orleans South West. With respect to food, it is convenient to get to the nearest supermarket on foot in this neighbourhood. Furthermore, Orleans South West is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and residents are served by a few cafes as well.