Westdale South Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Westdale South is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Westdale South is good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, however some parts can be quite loud, especially closer to Highway 403. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is moderately convenient to get around in this neighbourhood. This part of Hamilton benefits from fairly good public transit infrastructure due to around 10 nearby bus lines. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are also reasonably well-suited for people who travel as pedestrians; carrying out day-to-day needs is convenient without needing a car, and numerous businesses are rather close at hand. Active people will value the fairly bike-friendly nature of this neighbourhood. In particular, the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good.

Housing

In Westdale South, most buildings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. Most homes in this part of the city were built pre-1960, during its main building boom.

Services

It is straightforward to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store without a car from most houses for sale in Westdale South. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also easy to access a number of clothing stores on foot. In terms of education, daycares and schools are especially convenient to access without a vehicle from anywhere in Westdale South.