Shawnessy, Calgary Rentals

Shawnessy allows house buyers to move around by several alternative means of transportation. Driving is a very good transportation option in Shawnessy. It is easy to find a parking spot, and it is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway from anywhere in this area. The public transit system in this neighbourhood is quite practical. For instance, house owners are served by Shawnessy Station and Somerset - Bridlewood Station on the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain. There are approximately 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Travelling by foot in Shawnessy is not very common, although many daily errands can be run on foot. On the other hand, moving around by bicycle is convenient in Shawnessy as there are a good number of bike lanes.

In Shawnessy, families will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools on foot. In contrast, there are only a limited number of daycares and consequently they can be a rather long walk away. Concerning food, a portion of home buyers in Shawnessy may be able to reach the nearest grocery store on foot, while others will have to turn to another means of transportation. A small variety of restaurants and cafes is available as well.

Shawnessy offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Calgary is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, green spaces are especially well-spread out and there are about 10 of them close by for residents to explore, which makes it very easy to access them.

Roughly 45% of homes in Shawnessy were constructed between 1980 and 1990, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s and the 2000s. The predominant housing types in this part of Calgary are single detached homes and townhouses. Roughly 85% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.