Sunset Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Sunset is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Although this part of the city is not known for its lively atmosphere, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located close by. Sunset is very quiet, as the streets tend to be very peaceful. Public green spaces, like Nichols Oval and Jackson Park, are especially well-distributed and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to reach.

Transportation

This area is a fairly pleasant part of Peterborough for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without the need for a vehicle. It is also easy to move around by bike in Sunset. Sunset is rather car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy. However, public transit riders may experience few choices in Sunset as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and most properties are very close to a bus stop.

Housing

In Sunset, most dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining properties are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. This neighbourhood has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 55% of the units in Sunset and 45% are rented. The buildings in this neighbourhood are quite old, because around half of its dwellings were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.

Services

In this part of the city, parents and their children will usually be able to access schools and daycares without the use of a car. With respect to eating, the closest supermarket in Sunset is generally only a reasonably short walk away. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, for instance on Chemong Road, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well. It is also a rather short stroll to a good variety of clothing stores.