Southwood Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Southwood is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This area is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, there are about 10 public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Victoria Park, and they are especially well-situated, which makes them easy to reach.

Transportation

Southwood is car friendly. Parking is easy. In contrast, Southwood is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, homeowners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. This area is not particularly bike-friendly since there are a limited number of bike lanes, and cyclists encounter a considerable amount of hills. Traveling on foot is also not especially practical for house buyers in Southwood because running daily errands is sometimes challenging without a vehicle.

Housing

In Southwood, about half of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 55% of the units in Southwood and the rest are rented. Most of the housing growth in this area occurred in the 1960s and 1970s.

Services

The closest supermarket in Southwood is generally only a rather short distance away. Residents are served by about 10 restaurants and cafes as well. When it comes to education, schools and daycares are straightforward to reach without needing a vehicle from anywhere in Southwood.