Gemstone, Thunder Bay, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Gemstone did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new homes in the neighbourhood was spread throughout several decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century. The large percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of this part of Thunder Bay is an important part of its character. Roughly 85% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing size options; it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Gemstone real estate
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Transportation
Gemstone is very car friendly. Most homes for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is very easy to access a parking spot. On the other hand, public transit riders may have limited choices in Gemstone due to the low service level. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. It is impractical for pedestrians to navigate Gemstone because running daily errands is challenging on foot.
Services
In the majority of cases, a vehicle is needed to buy groceries. There are a few opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. With regards to education, daycares are convenient to access on foot from most houses for sale in Gemstone. In contrast, this neighbourhood does not contain any primary schools or high schools.
Character
Most areas in Gemstone are quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
