Upper Sahali Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Home buyers who prefer a relaxed environment will enjoy Upper Sahali. This area is quiet, as the streets are generally reasonably calm - although that is not the case closer to Trans-Canada Highway, Columbia Offramp Street or one of the 2 airports (Kamloops (Royal Inland Hospital) Heliport,Kamloops (Forestry District) Heliport). Lastly, most locations in the neighbourhood have good access to public green spaces, including Sahali Terrace (RIH) Park and Aberdeen Hills Highland Park, since there are around 40 of them close by for residents to explore.
Transportation
The car is usually the preferred approach to move around in Upper Sahali. It is very convenient to access a parking spot, and it is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Columbia Offramp Street, from anywhere in this part of the city. In contrast, the public transit service in Upper Sahali is not very frequent. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. Upper Sahali is not very well-suited for people who travel as pedestrians as few common errands can be run without a car. In contrast, the bike is a reasonably good mode of transportation in this part of Kamloops.
Housing
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 45% of buildings in Upper Sahali, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 1990s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 30% are rented.
Services
In this area, families will usually be able to reach daycares and primary schools by foot. In contrast, it can be challenging to travel to high schools from homes for sale in this part of the city. As far as food is concerned, property owners in Upper Sahali will value that a grocery store is always only a long stroll away. In addition, a restaurant is often just around the corner, for example along Summit Drive, and there are also approximately 10 cafes in this part of Kamloops.