Blackburne, Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Blackburne, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, and the rest of the homes are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This part of Edmonton is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 95% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 5% are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its largest building boom in the 1990s, so most of the available properties are from this era. Read more about Blackburne real estate
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Transportation
Blackburne is very car friendly. It is very convenient to park, and it is a short car ride to the closest highway from any location in this part of Edmonton. In contrast, Blackburne is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. It is convenient to get around by bicycle in this part of the city because the cycling network is good. Blackburne is not very convenient for those who travel by foot because most daily needs are occasionally difficult to carry out without the use of a car.
Services
Parents and their kids will value the proximity to daycares, which are within walking distance from most properties for sale in Blackburne. However, there are no primary schools and no high schools in Blackburne. With regards to food, buying one's groceries often demands the use of a car in this part of the city.
Character
Blackburne offers a relaxed ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore. This part of Edmonton is also very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.
