Summerville Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Summerville offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively ambience, with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. At the same time, the noise levels in this part of St. John's are quite low, as the streets are reasonably peaceful.

Transportation

Summerville is reasonably well-suited for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians; running common errands is easy without the need to use a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. Despite the fact that the cycling network is extensive, this part of St. John's is not particularly bike-friendly since there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. Getting around by public transit is sometimes challenging in Summerville. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually very close by. On the other hand, Summerville is very car friendly. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, and finding a place to park is quite easy.

Housing

Roughly 40% of homes in Summerville were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960. Duplexes are the most common housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in this neighbourhood, while the remainder are mainly single detached homes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

In Summerville, families will typically be able to reach schools and daycares as pedestrians. In terms of food, it is frequently feasible for property owners in this part of St. John's to buy groceries by walking. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to get to a number of clothing stores without a car.