Balwin, Edmonton Real Estate Listings

Balwin will attract house buyers that use different methods of transportation. The reasonably good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. For example, rapid transit stations, such as Fort Road & 127 Avenue stop on the Route 512, are not very far from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually just around the corner. Active property owners will also enjoy the quite pedestrian-friendly nature of Balwin; many daily needs are convenient to meet on foot. This neighbourhood is quite amenable to cycling since the bicycling network is reasonably comprehensive, and there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave.

In Balwin, parents and their children will usually be able to reach schools and daycares on foot. With respect to eating, the nearest supermarket in this area is usually only a short walk away. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, for example on 132nd Avenue Northwest.

Balwin offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is very easy to reach green spaces since there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit. This area is also reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

In Balwin, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Most housing in this neighbourhood was constructed between 1960 and 1980, during its largest building boom. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the properties in Balwin and 40% are occupied by renters.