West End Real Estate & Houses for Sale

One of the unique aspects of West End is that it has both vibrant and quiet areas. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this part of Thunder Bay with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short distance away. At the same time, this area is very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as there are low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

It is easy for pedestrians to move around in West End; meeting daily needs is easy without a car. In contrast, commuting by bicycle is at times difficult in West End since the cycling network is rather poor, and the topography is not very flat. Cars are a fairly good transportation option in this neighbourhood. It is easy to find a place to park, and many homes for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway. However, the transit network in West End is not very accessible. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of West End is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the units in West End whereas renters occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood experienced its largest building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this time period.

Services

It is easy to access the nearest supermarket without a car from most homes for sale in West End. Moreover, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to go out to eat. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in West End, daycares and schools are close by.