Parkdale Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Parkdale is appealing, as it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the a few bars is easy because they are generally situated in reasonably convenient locations. At the same time, this area is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Parkdale is a fairly pleasant part of Charlottetown for cyclists. More precisely, there are a fair number of bike lanes, and cyclists do not encounter serious hills. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of Charlottetown are located in areas that are also moderately suitable for people who travel on foot; many daily needs can be met without a car. The transit service in Parkdale is rather limited. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. In contrast, driving is very often the best transportation option in Parkdale. Most houses for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is very easy to park.

Housing

About one third of properties in Parkdale were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Small apartment buildings are the main housing type, representing around half of dwellings in this neighbourhood, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes. Renters occupy about two thirds of the properties in Parkdale whereas owners occupy the remainder. This part of Charlottetown is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

In this part of the city, parents and their kids will generally be able to reach daycares and schools as pedestrians. In terms of food, a grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a very short walk from any home in this area. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of choices in this part of the city. It is also convenient to get to a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.