Downtown West End, Calgary, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
About three quarters of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. The buildings in this neighbourhood are very modern, since most of its dwellings were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s. There is a higher proportion of two bedroom homes in this part of Calgary. Read more about Downtown West End real estate
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Transportation
Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is quite simple to travel in Downtown West End. This neighbourhood is a very pleasant part of Calgary for pedestrians; many daily needs are very convenient to carry out by walking, and various businesses are quite close by. In contrast, it is challenging to travel by bike in Downtown West End as. Nevertheless, the topography is reasonably flat. Downtown West End benefits from a very good public transit system as a consequence of Downtown - West Kerby Station with access to the 202 | Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain, and about 10 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a good transportation option in this part of the city. Most real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway.
Services
It is very often an option for property owners in Downtown West End to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Likewise, thanks to a few-odd restaurants and cafes in Downtown West End, there is usually a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. A reasonable selection of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance. Regarding education, parents and their schoolchildren will welcome that wherever their property is located in Downtown West End, schools and daycares are close by.
Character
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Downtown West End is a reasonably good option. Finding energetic areas is easy in this part of Calgary. Despite the fact that there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Downtown West End is quiet overall, as the streets are reasonably calm. There are a few parks nearby for residents to relax in and they are very well-spread out, which makes them very easy to get to.
