Downtown St. John's, St. John's Real Estate Listings

It is very easy for pedestrians to navigate this area; running day-to-day errands is convenient, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. In contrast, cycling is sometimes challenging in Downtown St. John's since riding is made strenuous by the often steep topography, and the bicycling network is not especially comprehensive. The public transit system in Downtown St. John's is not very accessible. Nonetheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. In contrast, cars are a fairly good transportation option in Downtown St. John's. It is convenient to find a parking spot, and it is a very short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in Downtown St. John's.

Families will value that wherever their house is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are close by. When it comes to eating, a supermarket is ordinarily accessible within a very short walk from any location in this area. Moreover, those who are fond of dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of options in Downtown St. John's.

Downtown St. John's is very good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets can still be quite dynamic.

In Downtown St. John's, about 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the remaining dwellings are mainly townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place prior to the 1960s. This area offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder.