Central McDougall, Edmonton Real Estate Listings

No matter the medium of transportation, it is straightforward to move around in this neighbourhood. The public transit system in this area is very convenient. More specifically, rapid transit stations, such as Macewan Station and Kingsway / Royal Alex Station on the Metro Line, are not very far-removed from the greater part of houses in the neighbourhood. Property owners benefit from around 20 bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Physically active people will also be pleased with the very walk-friendly character of this area; most daily needs can be carried out by walking, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This neighbourhood is quite bicycling-friendly because it is a flat ride to most locations, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in this area. Moreover, there are a fair number of options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, in Central McDougall, families will almost always be able to get to daycares and schools by walking.

The character of Central McDougall is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. This neighbourhood is quiet, as the streets tend to be peaceful - however noise can be bothersome around the airport (Edmonton (Royal Alexandra Hospital) Heliport). Lastly, it is very easy to get to public green spaces since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore.

In Central McDougall, the overwhelming majority of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this area. Roughly 90% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 10% are occupied by owners. Around one third of homes in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.