Port Dalhousie Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Port Dalhousie is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. There are approximately 20 parks nearby for residents to check out, including Eden High School and Jaycee Gardens Park, and they are very well-distributed, making it easy to reach them. Most areas in this neighbourhood are very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Port Dalhousie is particularly car friendly. Many properties for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Queen Elizabeth Way, and it is very easy to park. However, the public transit system in this area is fairly poor. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. This neighbourhood is not particularly bike-friendly as the bicycling network is sometimes poor, and cyclists encounter a considerable amount of hills. Port Dalhousie is also not very conducive to those who prefer to travel on foot as running common errands is challenging without a car.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Port Dalhousie is an important part of its character. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the units in Port Dalhousie and 15% are rented. Around one third of homes in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

House buyers in Port Dalhousie often have to turn to a vehicle to reach the closest supermarket. Residents are served by around 30 restaurants and coffee shops as well. With respect to education, parents and their children will welcome the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from the majority of properties for sale in Port Dalhousie.