Saint John Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Saint John is a great city to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. There are over 150 public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Harbor Passage and Shamrock Park, making them easy to access. This city is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be especially calm.

Transportation

Driving is a very good mode of transportation in this city. It is a short drive to the closest highway from any location in Saint John, and it is convenient to access a place to park. However, travelling by transit can be difficult in Saint John as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, there are about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. Travelling by bicycle is easy in Saint John. In contrast, getting around as a pedestrian in this city is not very common, even though many daily errands can be run without a car.

Housing

In Saint John, about 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. About one third of properties in this city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This city also has a good variety of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 55% of the population of this city own their home while renters make up the remainder.

Services

Home buyers in Saint John almost always have to turn to a vehicle to access one of about 20 supermarkets. Nonetheless, reaching the closest pharmacy and therefore some basic food items is usually straightforward. In terms of education, parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their house is located in Saint John, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. However, daycares are not plentiful and accordingly not always within walking distance.