New Listings in Downtown West End, Calgary

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is convenient to move around in this part of the city. The public transit service in this part of the city is very good. It is very convenient to reach a nearby rapid transit station, such as WB Downtown-West Kerby Station (TD Free Fare Zone) and EB Downtown West-Kerby Station (TD Free Fare Zone) with access to the Blue Line - Saddletowne/69 Street CTrain, from most homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by around 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. Physically active home buyers will also enjoy the especially pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; running common errands is very convenient on foot, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active people will value the very cycling-friendly character of this neighbourhood. For instance, the bicycling infrastructure is very extensive, and cyclists do not face significant slopes.

Parents and their kids will value that no matter where their property is situated in this neighbourhood, daycares and schools are nearby. With regards to eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Downtown West End. Moreover, those who enjoy dining out won't have to go far in this area, where a few restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found.

Downtown West End has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. It is very easy to find dynamic areas in this neighbourhood. Despite the fact that relatively few entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are usually 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 good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Green spaces are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to discover, resulting in them being very easy to get to from numerous locations in the neighbourhood.

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing almost all buildings in Downtown West End, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. Most housing in this area was built following the year 2000, during its main building boom.