Spence, Winnipeg Real Estate Listings

This neighbourhood will appeal to house buyers that use various means of transportation. Active people will welcome the especially walk-friendly nature of Spence; many daily needs can be met on foot, and numerous businesses are quite close by. Spence is also a fairly pleasant part of Winnipeg for cyclists. For example, the cycling infrastructure is reasonably well-developed, and bicycling is made easier by the generally flat terrain. This neighbourhood is very transit friendly. Rapid transit stations, such as Balmoral / Ellice, are ordinarily nearby from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. Residents have access to approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Spence is also reasonably car friendly. The majority of houses for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway.

Property owners in Spence will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Furthermore, there are a good number of choices in close proximity for those who care about restaurants and cafes. Residents can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, families will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Spence, daycares and schools are close by.

Spence offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. This part of the city has many streets to check out. Even though the nightlife is quiet, there are crowds of people around most of the time. Portage Avenue is among the most active streets in this area. There are a few parks close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-located, making them very easy to access.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing many dwellings in Spence, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. A majority of the housing growth in this part of the city occurred pre-1960. This part of Winnipeg has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 85% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 15% are occupied by owners.