Downtown West End, Calgary Real Estate Listings

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is straightforward to get around in Downtown West End. The very good public transit access makes transit a viable option for many. For instance, the closest rapid transit station, including EB Downtown West-Kerby Station (TD Free Fare Zone) and WB Downtown-West Kerby Station (TD Free Fare Zone) on the Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain, is typically very close from most properties in the neighbourhood. Homeowners are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and it is especially convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. Downtown West End is also very suitable for those who travel by foot; many daily needs are very easy to carry out without the use of a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bike is reasonably common in Downtown West End since there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave, and the cycling network is excellent.

It is usually feasible for property owners in this part of the city to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, owing to a few restaurants and a few coffee shops, this area is a good place in which to eat out. When it comes to education, families will find that wherever their house is located in Downtown West End, daycares and schools are close by.

Downtown West End is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. This area has many places to visit. Even though there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are masses of people around most of the time, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Downtown West End is quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Accessing public green spaces is very easy from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore.

Around 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and the rest are occupied by owners. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this part of Calgary is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place after the year 2000. There is a higher proportion of two bedroom homes in this neighbourhood.