Pennywell Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Pennywell is unique in that it contains both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, this part of St. John's is excellent for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually especially calm.

Transportation

Pennywell will appeal to people who appreciate being able to walk to everything as it is walkable; most daily needs are easy to carry out without needing a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. In contrast, bicycling is sometimes challenging in Pennywell since there are a limited number of bike lanes, and the terrain is not especially flat. This area is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. In contrast, this area is very car friendly. It is convenient to come across a parking spot, and most real estate listings are a short drive from the closest highway.

Housing

The majority of the housing stock of Pennywell is made up of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing sizes - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy roughly 55% of the units in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are occupied by owners. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, since about 45% of its buildings were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s.

Services

It is very often an option for home buyers in this area to do their grocery shopping as pedestrians. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Property owners can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, in Pennywell, parents and their children will usually be able to get to daycares and schools by foot.