Land For Sale in Point Douglas, Winnipeg

Point Douglas will appeal to homeowners that appreciate a diversity of methods of transportation. Travelling on foot is practical for property owners in this area; many common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Active people will also welcome the quite cycling-friendly nature of Point Douglas. More precisely, the bicycling infrastructure is fairly good, and cyclists do not face significant hills. Residents can count on public transit to get around in Point Douglas. For example, the community is connected by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close. This area is also very car friendly. It is easy to park, and many homes for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway.

Daycares and schools are especially easy to reach on foot from most houses for sale in Point Douglas. Parents benefit from public and private secondary schools. With respect to food, it is usually an option for home buyers in Point Douglas to do their groceries on foot. Likewise, this community is a good place in which to go out to eat.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Point Douglas. Public green spaces are especially well-spread out and there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to get to. Lastly, this community is relatively quiet, thanks to the presence of few people out and about on the streets; however those who are closer to the railway line may experience higher levels of noise.

In Point Douglas, about 30% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 60% of the population of this community rent their home and 40% are owners. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city took place before the 1960s.