Whitestone Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Whitestone is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Whitestone is excellent for those who like quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.

Transportation

This municipality is particularly car friendly. It is very easy to park. Many of the houses for sale in this municipality are located in areas that are not very suitable for people who prefer to get around on foot because most daily needs are almost impossible to carry out without a car. The bicycle is a rather poor method of transportation in Whitestone because there are a good number of elevation changes, and the cycling infrastructure is not very well-developed.

Housing

About one third of properties in Whitestone were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. The predominant housing types in this municipality are single detached homes and townhouses. Roughly 95% of the units in the municipality are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. This municipality also has a variety of housing sizes - there is a higher proportion of three bedroom homes in this part of Parry Sound District.

Services

There are no primary schools in this municipality. Furthermore, parents may find it very difficult for their kids to access daycares by walking. With regards to food, buying one's groceries usually requires the use of a car in this municipality.