Bowness, Calgary, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 40% of dwellings in Bowness, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. About half of homes in this part of Calgary were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960. Read more about Bowness real estate
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Transportation
Bowness is very car friendly. Most properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is very convenient to park. However, residents using public transit may have few options in Bowness by reason of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most houses. Walking is not especially convenient for home buyers in Bowness since few daily needs can be carried out without the use of a car. This part of the city is also not very bike-friendly as. Nevertheless, bicycling is made easier by the generally flat terrain.
Services
The nearest grocery store in Bowness is generally only a reasonably short walk away. A limited selection of restaurants and cafes can be found as well. Regarding education, in Bowness, parents and their kids will typically be able to reach primary schools and daycares on foot. On the other hand, high schools are not especially numerous and consequently not always within walking distance.
Character
Bowness offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. Green spaces are very well-spread out and there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to discover, making them easy to access. This area is also quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to the railway line.
