Broughton East, Hamilton, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Around 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 20% are renters. Townhouses are the most common housing type, representing about half of buildings in this area, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place in the 1990s. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Read more about Broughton East real estate
Transportation
Physically active house buyers will enjoy the pedestrian-friendly character of this neighbourhood, although running day-to-day errands is at times difficult by walking. In contrast, this part of the city is not very amenable to biking since the cycling network is not very well-developed, and riding is made arduous by the often steep area. This area is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close. On the other hand, Broughton East is very car friendly. Most houses for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway, and it is easy to park.
Services
The closest grocery store in this neighbourhood is generally only a very short walk away. There are also a few restaurants in Broughton East. Likewise, it is a reasonably short walk to a decent choice of clothing stores. Regarding education, primary schools are convenient to get to on foot from most homes for sale in Broughton East. However, Broughton East does not have any high schools.
Character
Broughton East is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This area is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, although Broughton East is not home to any parks, green spaces are especially well-situated in nearby neighbourhoods, which makes them easy to access.