Varsity Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Varsity is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. This area is especially quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have fairly good access to green spaces, like Varsity Ravine and Foothills Athletic Park, since there are over 150 of them close by for residents to explore.

Transportation

Varsity presents homeowners with the choice between a diversity of methods of transportation. Varsity is fairly well-suited for those who like to travel as pedestrians; many common errands can be run without needing a vehicle. Physically active property owners will also enjoy the rather bicycling-friendly character of Varsity. In particular, the cycling infrastructure is reasonably extensive, and it is an even ride to most locations. Varsity has a good public transit network. More precisely, rapid transit stations, including Brentwood Station, University Station and Dalhousie Station on the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, are not especially far-removed from the greater part of houses in the neighbourhood. Property owners have access to approximately 40 bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner. Varsity is also very car friendly. It is very easy to access a place to park.

Housing

Most of the houses available in the housing market in Varsity were built between 1960 and 1980, when a large proportion of the housing growth occurred. In this part of the city, roughly 45% of buildings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Homeowners occupy about two thirds of the properties in Varsity and the rest are rented. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of housing size options; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

House buyers in this neighbourhood will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short stroll away. Additionally, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. Residents have access to a fair number of nearby clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will value that wherever their property is located in Varsity, daycares and schools are nearby.