Westsyde Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Westsyde is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. There are about 20 parks close by for residents to explore, such as Rivers Trail Park Westsyde and Batchelor Open Space Park, making it easy to get to them. This neighbourhood is also very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Driving is very often the preferred means of transportation in Westsyde. It is very easy to come across a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit network in Westsyde is not very practical. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. Many of the houses for sale in this area are located in places that are not very conducive to pedestrians since meeting daily needs is inconvenient without a car. Westsyde is also not especially amenable to cycling as there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there are quite a few elevation changes.

Housing

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing the majority of buildings in Westsyde, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the dwellings in Westsyde and the remainder are rented. This part of the city experienced its biggest building boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing is from this time period.

Services

Families will value that wherever their home is located in Westsyde, schools and daycares are nearby. As far as eating is concerned, it is convenient to get to the nearest supermarket without the use of a car in this area. Residents of Westsyde can enjoy a few restaurants as well.