Lower Mount Royal, Calgary, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 40% are owners. In this part of Calgary, the majority of buildings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Roughly one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. Read more about Lower Mount Royal real estate
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Transportation
This neighbourhood does not demand use of a car since several other modes of transportation are at the disposal of home buyers. Walking is especially practical for property owners in Lower Mount Royal; most common errands can be run on foot, and a variety of businesses are quite close by. On the other hand, Lower Mount Royal is not very appropriate for cycling since. Nevertheless, the terrain is flat. The reasonably good public transit infrastructure makes transit a viable option for many people thanks to a few nearby bus lines. On the other hand, travelling by car is at times difficult in this neighbourhood since accessing a place to park is not very easy, and almost none of the street network is conducive to driving.
Services
It is very often feasible for house buyers in this part of the city to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Additionally, with about 30 restaurants and a few coffee shops, Lower Mount Royal is a very good place in which to go out to eat, for example on 17th Avenue Southwest. It is also easy to get to a variety of clothing stores on foot. With regards to education, parents and their kids will find that wherever their house is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are nearby.
Character
Lower Mount Royal has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Lower Mount Royal is fairly good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Although this area is not home to any parks, public green spaces are especially well-situated in nearby neighbourhoods, which makes them very easy to get to. Lastly, there are a large number of things to do in this part of the city to explore. Numerous entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. 17th Avenue Southwest is among the most lively streets in this area.