Burlington, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Burlington, Ontario
In Burlington, around half of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining houses are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the units in Burlington and one quarter are rented. Around one third of homes in this part of the Greater Hamilton metropolitan area were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Burlington real estate
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Transportation
This city is very car friendly. It is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as Highway 407, from anywhere in Burlington, and it is very convenient to park. On the other hand, getting around by public transit is challenging in this part of the Greater Hamilton metropolitan area. Nonetheless, property owners profit from the Appleby Station, Aldershot Station and Burlington Station with access to the Lakeshore West Line. The city is served by about 30 bus lines, and it is easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. The bike is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Burlington since riding is made arduous by the often hilly topography, and the bicycling infrastructure is not especially comprehensive. Nonetheless, certain bike-friendly sectors can be found. It is also impractical for pedestrians to move around in Burlington because most day-to-day needs are challenging to meet by walking.
Services
A portion of property owners in this city may be able to access one of over 100 grocery stores on foot, while others will have to rely on a vehicle. There are also a few options for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes. In terms of education, in Burlington, parents and their kids will commonly be able to get to primary schools by walking. On the other hand, it can be challenging to reach high schools on foot. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.
Character
Burlington offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to get to green spaces from a lot of locations within the city, since reaching one from the majority of homes is occasionally challenging and there are over 100 parks nearby for residents to discover. This part of the Greater Hamilton metropolitan area is also good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case around the airport (ZBA), Highway 403, Queen Elizabeth Way or one of the railway lines.