Open Houses in Parkdale, Edmonton

This part of Edmonton affords home buyers the choice between a variety of modes of transportation. The reasonably good public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. For example, rapid transit stations, such as Coliseum Station and Stadium Station with access to the Capital Line, are usually a short walk away from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby. Travelling on foot is also quite practical for residents in this neighbourhood; most daily needs are convenient to carry out on foot, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Parkdale is a fairly convenient part of Edmonton for cyclists. For instance, the cycling network is well-developed, and the topography is flat.

It is convenient to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from any location in this part of the city. There are also a limited number of choices for those who value close by restaurants. With regards to education, parents and their children will welcome the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in this area.

Parkdale offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of Edmonton is quiet overall, as the streets are peaceful. Lastly, public green spaces are very well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in, making it very easy to reach them from most locations in Parkdale.

Roughly 45% of properties in Parkdale were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in this neighbourhood, while small apartment buildings and duplexes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. The population residing in this area is evenly split between renters and owners. This part of Edmonton also has a good variety of unit sizes; houses range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.