Stevenson Real Estate & Houses for Sale

There is a wide variety of green spaces in Stevenson. It is easy to access parks from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to discover. Lastly, this part of the city remains relatively quiet, as there are few pedestrians; however noise levels are higher closer to Highway 401 or one of the railway lines.

Transportation

Stevenson is very car friendly. It is very easy to find a place to park, and the majority of properties for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401. In contrast, public transit users may experience limited choices in Stevenson by reason of the low service level. Thankfully, residents profit from the Durham College Oshawa with access to the Lakeshore East. House owners are served by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner. Walking is not very common in Stevenson, although running daily errands is convenient without a car. Although some enjoyable pockets for cycling exist, this area is also not especially cycling-friendly as there are a good number of elevation changes to challenge cyclists, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive.

Housing

Townhouses are the predominant housing type, representing around 45% of dwellings in Stevenson, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood also has a variety of unit sizes; there is a higher proportion of three bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Homeowners occupy around 80% of the properties in Stevenson whereas renters occupy the remainder. Most housing in this area was built between 1960 and 1980, during its main construction boom.

Services

It is a short stroll to reach daycares and primary schools from most houses for sale in Stevenson. However, high schools are not abundant and consequently tend to require a very long stroll to get to. Regarding eating, a supermarket is usually reachable within a short walk from any location in Stevenson. Furthermore, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well.