River Heights Real Estate & Houses for Sale

River Heights is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though this area is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is occasionally difficult to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located within walking distance. However, green spaces, such as Kiwanis Waterfall Park and Columbus Park, are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to explore, making it very easy to access them from the majority of locations in River Heights.

Transportation

Physically active people will enjoy the fairly bike-friendly character of River Heights. For instance, there are a good number of bike lanes, and riding is made easier by the generally flat terrain. River Heights is also rather suitable for pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without needing a vehicle, and numerous businesses are fairly close by. Commuting by public transit is challenging in this area. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. In contrast, the preferred transportation option in this neighbourhood is usually driving. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways are rather easy to drive to from any location in River Heights.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly three quarters of dwellings in River Heights, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the dwellings in River Heights while the remainder are rented. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened before the 1960s.

Services

Parents and their kids will value that wherever their house is located in this part of the city, daycares and schools are nearby. As far as eating is concerned, a supermarket is typically reachable within a rather short trip from any location in this neighbourhood. Furthermore, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian.