Fort Townshend, St. John's Real Estate Listings

Fort Townshend will appeal to physically active people because it is very well-suited for those who travel by foot; many daily errands can be run without needing to resort to a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. In contrast, this part of the city is not especially conducive to cycling because this area has a somewhat poor bicycling infrastructure, and there are a good number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. Driving is a reasonably good medium of transportation in this part of the city. Many homes for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway, and it is convenient to park. In contrast, public transit riders may have limited choices in Fort Townshend due to the low service level. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most houses are very close to a bus stop.

It is usually feasible for home buyers in this part of the city to do groceries on foot. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes within walking distance. As far as education is concerned, in this part of the city, families will typically be able to get to both primary and secondary schools on foot. On the other hand, there are only a few daycares and therefore they can be a long walk away.

Fort Townshend is very good for those who like quiet areas, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic.

In Fort Townshend, roughly one quarter of buildings are small apartment buildings, but single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Most housing in this part of St. John's was built prior to the 1960s, during its biggest building boom. This area offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even.