River Heights Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a community, River Heights is a fairly good option. River Heights is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case close to one of the railway lines. However, it is very easy to access parks in the community since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to discover. Lastly, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Winnipeg with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

This community will appeal to house buyers that use several modes of transportation. The public transit service in this area is reasonably good due to around 20 nearby bus lines. Traveling on foot is also practical for property owners in River Heights; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. River Heights is a fairly pleasant part of Winnipeg for cyclists. More specifically, it is an even ride to most destinations.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing almost all dwellings in River Heights, and the rest of the houses are mainly small apartment buildings. A majority of the housing growth in this community took place before the 1960s. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 90% of the population of this community own their home and 10% are renters.

Services

It is a short stroll to reach schools and daycares from anywhere in this part of the city. In terms of food, it is usually possible for property owners in River Heights to do grocery shopping on foot. Likewise, there are a fair number of options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes.