Queen Elizabeth Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Queen Elizabeth is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Queen Elizabeth is great for those who need quiet areas, as the streets tend to be very calm. It is easy to get to green spaces from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

This neighbourhood is a fairly pleasant part of Saskatoon for pedestrians; most daily needs are easy to meet without needing to use a vehicle, and various businesses are close by. Physically active property owners will also be pleased with the rather bike-friendly nature of Queen Elizabeth. For instance, the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good, and cyclists do not encounter serious hills. The public transit system in Queen Elizabeth is somewhat poor. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. However, travelling by car is easy in Queen Elizabeth. It is convenient to come across a parking spot, and it is a short drive to the nearest highway from any home in Queen Elizabeth.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing the majority of buildings in Queen Elizabeth, and the rest of the properties are mainly duplexes. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 60% of the properties in Queen Elizabeth whereas the remainder are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

Services

The closest supermarket in this area is typically only a short walk away. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. With regards to education, in this part of Saskatoon, families will typically be able to get to schools and daycares without a car.