Penticton Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Penticton is appealing, as it contains both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this city finding one of the about 10 bars is easy as they are generally situated in reasonably convenient locations. At the same time, this city is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

It is easy to move around by bike in this city. Home buyers who want to live in a community that's walkable will also enjoy the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Penticton; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle. This city is not an especially pleasant part of the Greater Penticton metropolitan area for getting around by public transit. Nonetheless, house owners have access to about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. However, driving is often the preferred approach to move around in Penticton. Parking is quite easy.

Housing

In Penticton, around 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 30% of properties in this city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Okanagan-Similkameen offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. About two thirds of the population of this city own their home and one third are renters.

Services

It is straightforward to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in this city. Additionally, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and there are also approximately 10 cafes in Penticton. A reasonable selection of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance. As far as education is concerned, families will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Penticton, schools and daycares are close by.