Strathcona Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Strathcona is a good option. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite lively, and finding one of the approximately 20 bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Strathcona is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Rossdale Park and Gallagher Park, and they are very well-spread out, which results in them being very easy to reach from most locations within the neighbourhood.
Transportation
This part of the city enables homeowners to travel using different means of transportation. Home buyers who appreciate living in a compact community will welcome the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Strathcona; many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and various businesses are moderately close at hand. Strathcona is also a very convenient part of Edmonton for bike riders. In particular, most of the topography is rather flat, and Strathcona features good bicycling infrastructure. This area is fairly transit friendly as a consequence of 2 rapid transit stations (Central Station and Churchill Station) on the Metro Line and Capital Line, and approximately 30 nearby bus lines. Travelling by car is also convenient in Strathcona. It is convenient to access a parking spot.
Housing
In Strathcona, most dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. Roughly 40% of properties in this part of Edmonton were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and the remainder are owners.
Services
Home buyers in Strathcona will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short stroll away. 82 Avenue North-west is among the best streets for groceries. Moreover, there are over 100 restaurants and about 20 cafes to experience in Strathcona. Residents benefit from a large number of clothing stores within a short distance. When it comes to education, families will welcome that no matter where their property is located in this area, schools and daycares are close by.