Thunder Bay Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Thunder Bay is a very good city to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. The noise levels in Thunder Bay are very low, as the streets are generally very peaceful.

Transportation

This city is moderately suitable for those who like to get around on foot; carrying out daily needs is easy without a car. This city is also cycling-friendly. Driving is a very good transportation option in this city. Many houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and accessing a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, the transit system in Thunder Bay is not very convenient. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in Thunder Bay, and the remaining homes are mainly small apartment buildings. This city also has a good selection of housing sizes - properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the units in Thunder Bay while the rest are rented. Around 40% of properties in this city were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

Schools and daycares are convenient to reach by foot from most homes for sale in this city. With respect to eating, it is generally possible for home buyers in Thunder Bay to do their grocery shopping without the use of a car. Bay Street is among the best streets for food stores. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and there are also about 30 coffee shops in Thunder Bay.