South Walkerville Real Estate & Houses for Sale

South Walkerville has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few nightlife venues, it is rather difficult to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located relatively far away. South Walkerville is fairly good for those who like quiet areas, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Green spaces, such as Fogolar Furlan and Ford Test Track Park, are especially well-located and there are about 20 of them close by for residents to check out, making it easy to reach them.

Transportation

Travelling by bicycle is convenient in this area since there are a limited number of slopes, and there are a good number of bike lanes. It is also easy for people travelling on foot to move around in South Walkerville; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The transit in this area is not very accessible. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, driving is often the preferred approach to get around in South Walkerville. Most homes for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, and finding a parking spot is quite easy.

Housing

In South Walkerville, about 90% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the properties in South Walkerville and 15% are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its main construction boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

Services

It is convenient to access the closest grocery store by foot from most houses for sale in South Walkerville. In addition, this area is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Home buyers have access to a good number of clothing stores within a short distance. With respect to education, in South Walkerville, parents and their children will usually be able to get to daycares and schools by foot.