Condos For Sale in Downtown West End, Calgary

This neighbourhood enables homeowners to get around using a variety of means of transportation. It is very convenient for pedestrians to navigate this part of the city; running common errands is very easy, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. This area will also attract physically active home buyers because it is very suited for bicycling. More specifically, the terrain is flat, and the bicycling network is excellent. The public transit system in this part of Calgary is very practical. The nearest rapid transit station, including 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, is typically just around the corner from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Commuting by car is also easy in Downtown West End. Most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway.

It is typically feasible for house buyers in Downtown West End to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Concerning education, families will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from the majority of homes for sale in Downtown West End.

Downtown West End is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of Calgary. This neighbourhood has numerous places to visit. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, 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 as they are generally located around the corner. Downtown West End is quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Parks are very well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, resulting in them being very easy to get to from a lot of locations in the neighbourhood.

The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Downtown West End is an important part of its character. A majority of the housing growth in this area has occurred after the year 2000. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 70% of the units in Downtown West End and owners occupy the remainder.