Shea Heights Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Shea Heights is unique in that it has both vibrant and quiet areas, making it appealing to more people. Even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of the city finding one of the a few bars is very difficult as they are generally situated in not convenient locations. At the same time, this area is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very peaceful closer to None.
Transportation
The preferred method to move around in this neighbourhood is very often a car. Nearby highways are reasonably easy to access from anywhere in Shea Heights, and it is especially convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, the public transit service in this neighbourhood is not very frequent. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. It is difficult for pedestrians to navigate Shea Heights as few common errands can be run without a vehicle. The bike is a fairly poor means of transportation in Shea Heights as there are quite a few slopes, and the cycling infrastructure is quite bad.
Housing
Single detached homes and townhouses are the predominant housing type in Shea Heights. About 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and one quarter are renters.
Services
In this part of St. John's, families will generally be able to reach daycares and primary schools by foot. However, there are no high schools in Shea Heights. With respect to food, it is rarely possible for property owners in this neighbourhood to do groceries as pedestrians. Nevertheless, it is generally a very short trip to the nearest pharmacy, which can supply some staple foods. Shea Heights is a good place in which to go out to eat, and there are also a few cafes in this part of St. John's.