UDistrict Real Estate & Houses for Sale
UDistrict offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Public green spaces are very well-spread out and there are approximately 20 of them nearby for residents to discover, making them easy to reach. Most areas in this part of the city are quiet, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - however noise can be problematic closer to Trans-Canada Highway.
Transportation
Cars are a great medium of transportation in UDistrict. It is convenient to access a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as Trans-Canada Highway, are particularly easy to access from any home in this neighbourhood. However, the public transit service in UDistrict is not very frequent. Nevertheless, property owners are served by about 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Bicycling is occasionally challenging in UDistrict because riding is rendered strenuous by the typically hilly area, and the cycling network is not particularly well-developed. Thankfully, there is a rather high density of cyclists. Getting around on foot in UDistrict is also not very popular, despite the fact that running daily errands is convenient without the need for a vehicle.
Housing
About two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and one third are rented. In this neighbourhood, about half of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the rest of the homes are mainly duplexes and single detached homes. About 30% of homes in this area were constructed between 1990 and 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of the city has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
Services
Families will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in this part of Abbotsford, schools and daycares are nearby. Regarding eating, it is sometimes feasible for home buyers in UDistrict to shop for groceries by foot. Nevertheless, it is generally a short walk to the closest pharmacy, which can provide some staple foods. There are a good number of options within walking distance for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short trip to a decent choice of clothing stores.