New Listings in Oliver, Edmonton

Oliver does not necessitate use of a car as various other means of transportation are accessible. Active house buyers will be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly character of this neighbourhood; all daily errands can be run on foot, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bike is embraced in Oliver as riding is facilitated by the generally flat terrain, and the bicycling network is fairly good. With Government Station on the Capital Line and Metro Line, and a few nearby bus lines, this neighbourhood is reasonably transit friendly. On the other hand, driving is a somewhat poor medium of transportation in Oliver since parking is not very easy, and it is a very long car ride to the nearest highway from any location in this part of the city.

It is easy to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from anywhere in Oliver. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well. Regarding education, parents and their kids will appreciate the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from vast majority properties for sale in Oliver.

Oliver is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. In general, it is easy to find dynamic areas in this neighbourhood. Even though this part of Edmonton is not known for its nightlife, the streets are almost always busy with people. Oliver is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Green spaces are very well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, making them very easy to reach.

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around 60% of buildings in Oliver, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. Roughly 45% of properties in this area were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 2000s.