Varsity, Calgary Real Estate Listings

Varsity will attract house buyers that appreciate various modes of transportation. The fairly good public transit access makes transit a viable option for many. For example, the closest rapid transit station, including Dalhousie Station and Brentwood Station on the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, is usually relatively close by from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. Residents have access to about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. It is also convenient for pedestrians to navigate Varsity; many daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle. This part of Calgary will appeal to active people because it is reasonably suitable for bicycling. In particular, there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists, and the cycling network is reasonably good.

Some residents in Varsity may have the option to buy their groceries by walking, while others will need another means of transportation. There are also a few opportunities for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity. In terms of education, in Varsity, parents and their children will typically be able to access schools and daycares by walking.

Varsity is a great neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. Most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as the streets are usually especially calm. Lastly, public green spaces are very well-situated and there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to get to from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.

Homeowners occupy roughly two thirds of the dwellings in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are rented. In this area, about 45% of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are the main alternatives in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place in the 1960s and 1970s. This part of Calgary also has a good choice of housing sizes; homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.