Strathcona Junction Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Strathcona Junction is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. Strathcona Junction is reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually quite peaceful. However, reaching public green spaces, such as Mount Pleasant Park, is very easy from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to check out. Finally, although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of the city with its about 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

This neighbourhood affords homeowners several alternative modes of transportation. The transit service in Strathcona Junction is reasonably convenient due to about 10 nearby bus lines. It is also very convenient for people travelling by foot to get around in Strathcona Junction; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are fairly close at hand. Cycling is moderately common in this neighbourhood because the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good, and there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists.

Housing

In Strathcona Junction, roughly 70% of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly duplexes and single detached homes. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. Around one third of properties in this part of Edmonton were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

Both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a short trip from most homes for sale in this neighbourhood. Moreover, thanks to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in Strathcona Junction, there is generally a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also a short trip to a very good selection of clothing stores. Concerning education, daycares and schools are very easy to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in this part of Edmonton.