West Shore Real Estate & Houses for Sale

West Shore offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of Pickering is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case close to Highway 401 or one of the railway lines. Lastly, most locations within the neighbourhood have fairly good access to public green spaces, such as Petticoat Creek Conservation Area and Douglas Park, and there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Transportation

West Shore is an extraordinarily good part of Pickering for travelling by car. The majority of real estate listings are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401, and it is easy to park. However, the public transit network in West Shore is rather poor. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and it is especially convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties. West Shore is moderately conducive to biking. Most houses for sale in this part of Pickering are located in places that are not particularly convenient for pedestrians as few daily needs can be carried out without a car.

Housing

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing roughly 70% of buildings in West Shore, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. This part of the city experienced its biggest building boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing stock is from this era.

Services

A supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a rather long distance from any home in West Shore. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in this area. Regarding education, it is a very short stroll to access primary schools and daycares from most homes for sale in West Shore. However, high schools are not plentiful and therefore not always within a short distance.