Platt Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Platt has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Platt are especially quiet, as the streets are very tranquil. However, it is very easy to access parks from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are about 30 of them close by for residents to explore. Lastly, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Fredericton, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area.

Transportation

Platt will attract home buyers who want to be in a walkable area since it is fairly walking-friendly; carrying out daily needs is easy without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Platt is also a fairly convenient part of Fredericton for bike riders. For example, the bicycling network is good, and cyclists do not face significant slopes. Travelling by transit can be difficult in Platt by reason of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. However, Platt is a fairly good part of Fredericton for driving. It is easy to park, and the majority of properties for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway.

Housing

Many dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Platt, and the rest of the properties are mainly single detached homes. This part of Fredericton offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

Services

In this neighbourhood, parents and their children will typically be able to access daycares and schools as pedestrians. Concerning eating, it is very often an option for home buyers in this area to do their groceries without a vehicle. In addition, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a reasonably short trip to a good choice of clothing stores.