St. Catharines Real Estate & Houses for Sale

St. Catharines is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this city. St. Catharines is very good for those who prefer quiet areas, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. On the other hand, public green spaces, including Jaycee Gardens Park and Sunset Beach, are very well-situated and there are over 200 of them nearby for residents to discover, making it easy to access them. Lastly, even though this city is not known for its lively ambience, finding one of the about 30 nightlife venues is easy since they are generally located a short distance away.

Transportation

This city is reasonably appropriate for biking because riding is made easier by the generally flat terrain. It is also easy for people travelling by foot to move around in St. Catharines; many daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a car. Driving is a very good transportation option in St. Catharines. It is easy to find a parking spot, and the majority of houses for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway, such as Highway 406. However, St. Catharines is not particularly transit friendly. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from the St. Catharines with access to the Lakeshore West. There are over 50 bus lines, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Housing

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing roughly 55% of dwellings in St. Catharines, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This city has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the units in the city are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. About 40% of homes in this city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

Schools and daycares are easy to reach by foot from any location in St. Catharines. Regarding food, home buyers in this city will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Likewise, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of choices, and property owners are served by approximately 30 cafes as well.