Georgestown, St. John's Real Estate Listings

A majority of the homes for sale in this part of St. John's are located in places that are reasonably conducive to those who travel by foot; many daily needs are convenient to carry out by walking, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, the bicycle is a somewhat poor means of transportation in Georgestown because riding a bike is made arduous by the typically hilly topography, and the bicycling infrastructure is not particularly comprehensive. Travelling by transit can be difficult in this area due to the infrequent service. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby. In contrast, driving is a reasonably good transportation option in this neighbourhood. Parking is generally easy, and many houses for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway.

Both primary and secondary schools are very easy to walk to from anywhere in Georgestown. On the other hand, it can be challenging to reach daycares as a pedestrian. When it comes to food, the nearest supermarket in this area is typically only a short walk away. There are also a limited number of options for those who appreciate restaurants within walking distance.

Most areas in Georgestown are very quiet, as the streets are usually very calm. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of St. John's, its main streets can still be quite energetic.

Roughly two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters. In this neighbourhood, around 30% of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this area happened prior to the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.