New Listings in Brentwood, Calgary

No matter the mode of transportation, it is quite easy to travel in this neighbourhood. Brentwood is a fairly pleasant part of Calgary for pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without the use of a car. Brentwood will also attract active people because it is reasonably suited for biking. In particular, the bicycling network is quite well-developed. Brentwood is reasonably transit friendly. For example, the nearest rapid transit station, such as Brentwood Station with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, is generally close by from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. Property owners are served by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. The car is often the preferred means of transportation in Brentwood. It is convenient to come across a place to park.

The nearest supermarket in this part of the city is typically only a short walk away. There are also a few options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. Regarding education, both primary and secondary schools are straightforward to get to on foot from anywhere in Brentwood. In contrast, daycares are not especially abundant and consequently tend to require a long walk to get to.

The character of Brentwood is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Most areas in this part of Calgary are very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, parks are very well-distributed and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to check out, making them very easy to access.

In Brentwood, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings. This area has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 45% are renters. About 60% of the properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 2000s.