Walkerville Real Estate & Houses for Sale

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Walkerville is a reasonably good option. Walkerville is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. However, it is easy to access green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are around 30 of them close by for residents to enjoy. Finally, even though the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Windsor, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its around 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

Walkerville will draw home buyers who value residing in a walkable community since it is reasonably walking-friendly; running common errands is convenient without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Walkerville is also a fairly pleasant part of Windsor for bike riders. More precisely, there are a limited number of hills for cyclists to brave, and Walkerville boasts reasonably good bicycling infrastructure. This part of Windsor is moderately car friendly because it is usually convenient to park. In contrast, commuting by transit can be difficult in Walkerville due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close by.

Housing

Most housing in Walkerville was built before the 1960s, during its largest construction boom. About half of dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in this neighbourhood, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this area. This neighbourhood has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

Families will value that wherever their house is located in Walkerville, schools and daycares are nearby. When it comes to food, home buyers in this part of the city will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short trip away. Likewise, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for instance along Erie Street. It is also a reasonably short walk to a good choice of clothing stores.