Willowgrove Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Willowgrove is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This part of Saskatoon is wonderful for those who need quiet surroundings, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, public green spaces, such as Wallace Park and Ernest Lindner Park, are very well-spread out and there are about 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy, making them easy to reach.

Transportation

The favoured way to get around in this part of the city is very often a car. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways are fairly easy to reach from any location in Willowgrove. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in Willowgrove. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Willowgrove is rather bicycling-friendly as there are a fair number of bike lanes, and bike riders do not face serious elevation changes. Getting around as a pedestrian is not particularly feasible for residents in Willowgrove because running daily errands is sometimes difficult without a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 60% of dwellings in Willowgrove, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Most housing in this part of Saskatoon was constructed after the year 2000, during its largest building boom.

Services

Home buyers in Willowgrove will value that a grocery store is always only a short stroll away. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in Willowgrove. In terms of education, families will find that no matter where their home is situated in this part of Saskatoon, primary schools and daycares are close by. In contrast, there are no high schools in Willowgrove.