Whatcom Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Whatcom is a great neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Most areas in this part of Abbotsford are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, there are about 30 public green spaces nearby for residents to visit, including DeLair Park and Lower Sumas Mountain Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes it easy to reach them.

Transportation

Whatcom is an extraordinarily good part of Abbotsford for driving. The majority of properties for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway, and it is very convenient to park. In contrast, the public transit service in Whatcom is not very frequent. Thankfully, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. This area is not particularly appropriate for cycling since cyclists encounter a considerable amount of hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive. Walking is also not very practical for house buyers in Whatcom because few common errands can be run without the need to use a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing most dwellings in Whatcom, whereas the rest are mainly duplexes. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. The buildings in this part of Abbotsford are very new, because about 40% of its dwellings were built following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Services

It is easy to reach the closest supermarket on foot from most homes for sale in Whatcom. Residents benefit from around 10 restaurants and coffee shops as well. Concerning education, it is a reasonably short distance to get to daycares and schools from most properties for sale in Whatcom.