Sunnyside Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Sunnyside is a very good option. Sunnyside is very quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. However, it is very easy to get to public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to relax in. Finally, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Calgary, the vibe can still be quite lively around its busier streets, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is rather simple to get around in this neighbourhood. The public transit in this area is reasonably good thanks to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain and Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. It is also easy for people travelling by foot to move around in Sunnyside; many daily needs are straightforward to meet without a car, and a variety of businesses are fairly close at hand. This part of Calgary is a very pleasant part of Calgary for bike riders. More specifically, most of the area is relatively flat, and the bicycling network is very comprehensive.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing many buildings in Sunnyside, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while the rest are owners. This neighbourhood did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new dwellings in Sunnyside was spread throughout multiple decades in recent history.

Services

It is a very short walk to get to daycares and primary schools from any location in Sunnyside. In contrast, there are only a limited number of high schools and consequently they can be an extended trip away. In terms of food, it is usually feasible for home buyers in Sunnyside to shop for general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, there are over 250 restaurants and over 50 cafes to enjoy in Sunnyside. Residents have access to many nearby clothing stores.