Vars Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Vars offers a relaxed environment. Vars is especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Parks are sparse, making them sometimes difficult to reach. Still, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to check out.

Transportation

The preferred means of transportation in Vars is usually a car. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot, and nearby highways, such as Highway 417, are easy to reach from any location in Vars. In contrast, getting around by public transit is challenging in Vars. Nevertheless, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. Vars is not very bicycling-friendly as there are few bike lanes. Thankfully, there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Ottawa are located in areas that are also not very suitable for pedestrians because almost no daily needs can be met without a car.

Housing

Roughly 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 10% are renters. Single detached homes and townhouses are the main housing type in this area. Around one quarter of properties in this part of Ottawa were built after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

It is very rarely feasible for property owners in Vars to shop for groceries by walking. Nonetheless, pharmacies are typically convenient to access without a vehicle and supply some basic food items. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity. As far as education is concerned, families will welcome that wherever their house is situated in this part of Ottawa, primary schools are nearby. However, Vars does not have any high schools.