Old West End, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador Real Estate and Homes for Sale
A majority of the houses available in the housing market in Old West End were constructed pre-1960, when a large proportion of the housing growth happened. In this part of St. John's, roughly one third of dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. The population residing in this part of the city is evenly split between owners and renters. This area has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Old West End real estate
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Transportation
It is convenient for pedestrians to get around in Old West End; most daily needs are easy to carry out without the use of a vehicle. Commuting by public transit is difficult in this part of the city. Nevertheless, property owners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby. On the other hand, the best transportation option in this part of the city is very often a car. The majority of homes for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, and it is easy to park.
Services
Secondary schools and daycares are easy to get to on foot from any location in Old West End. However, this area does not have any primary schools. With regards to eating, the nearest supermarket in this part of the city is usually only a reasonably short walk away. In addition, Old West End is a good place in which to eat out, and a limited selection of cafes can be found as well. It is also easy to get to a variety of clothing stores on foot, for instance on Water Street.
Character
Old West End is very good for those who like quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.