Westboro Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Westboro has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is very easy because they are generally situated in very convenient locations. The noise levels in Westboro are very low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are about 40 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

Westboro affords house buyers the choice between a variety of modes of transportation. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Pré Tunney and Rapibus 800, and over 50 nearby bus lines, Westboro has very good public transit infrastructure. Westboro is also conducive to people who like to travel by foot; running daily errands is easy without the need to get in a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. A large number of residents in the area use their bike as the cycling infrastructure is comprehensive.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around 30% of dwellings in Westboro, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. Around one third of homes in this part of the city were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

Services

It is very often possible for property owners in this part of Ottawa to buy groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores as a pedestrian. When it comes to education, schools and daycares are especially convenient to reach on foot from most homes for sale in this part of the city.