Richmond West, Winnipeg Real Estate Listings

The preferred approach to get around in Richmond West is usually a car. It is easy to access a place to park, and it is a very short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in this part of the city. However, the public transit system in Richmond West is not particularly practical. Thankfully, rapid transit stations, including Pembina / Bairdmore, Pembina / Newdale and Pembina / De Vos, are typically close by from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. This part of Winnipeg is not particularly suitable for those who travel by foot because few common errands can be run on foot. In contrast, moving around by bicycle is easy in Richmond West because there are not many elevation changes to challenge bike riders, and the bicycling infrastructure is comprehensive.

The closest supermarket in Richmond West is usually only a rather short walk away. There are also a few options for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Regarding education, it is a reasonably short walk to access daycares and schools from most houses for sale in this neighbourhood.

The character of Richmond West is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This neighbourhood is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Finally, green spaces, like Kirkbridge Park, are especially well-spread out and there are about 10 of them close by for residents to visit, making them easy to get to.

The substantial percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of Richmond West is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and renters occupy the remainder. This part of Winnipeg did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new homes in Richmond West was spread throughout multiple decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century.