Shawnessy, Calgary Rentals

This neighbourhood is a fairly good part of Calgary for driving. The majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is convenient to find a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit service in this part of Calgary is not especially frequent. Nonetheless, property owners are served by Shawnessy Station and Somerset - Bridlewood Station with access to the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to find a nearby bus stop from most houses. Shawnessy is appropriate for cycling as the bicycling network is fairly good. On the other hand, there are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Shawnessy, despite the fact that meeting daily needs is convenient on foot.

A portion of residents in Shawnessy may be able to buy groceries on foot, while others will have to turn to another means of transportation. There are also about 30 restaurants and coffee shops in this neighbourhood. With regards to education, schools and daycares are easy to get to on foot from any location in Shawnessy.

Shawnessy offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. Parks are especially well-spread out and there are around 10 of them close by for residents to discover, which makes them very easy to access. This neighbourhood is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

The substantial proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Shawnessy is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 85% of the dwellings in Shawnessy and the rest are rented. The buildings in this neighbourhood are relatively new, since about 45% of its dwellings were constructed in the 1980s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s.