Gilkson, Hamilton, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly 45% of properties in Gilkson were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s. The housing stock of this part of the city is composed predominantly of single detached homes and townhouses. About 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 15% are renters. There is a higher proportion of three bedroom homes in this part of Hamilton. Read more about Gilkson real estate
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Transportation
The preferred transportation option in Gilkson is very often a car. It is convenient to park, and it is a very short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Lincoln M Alexander Parkway, from anywhere in this area. In contrast, the public transit service in Gilkson is not very frequent. Nevertheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. Travelling by foot is not very popular in this area, although running daily errands is convenient by walking. The bicycle is a rather limited means of transportation in Gilkson because there is a considerable amount of hills, and there are very few bike lanes.
Services
House buyers in this part of Hamilton will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short walk away. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who value close by restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, in Gilkson, families will usually be able to reach daycares and schools by walking.
Character
Gilkson offers a great variety of green spaces to enjoy. It is easy to get to parks since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. As there are few pedestrians, this area is relatively quiet; however there can be more noise for those who are near Lincoln M Alexander Parkway.