Albany, Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Homeowners occupy around 85% of the properties in the neighbourhood and 15% are occupied by renters. In this area, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has happened after the year 2000. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Read more about Albany real estate
Transportation
Driving is usually the preferred transportation option in this neighbourhood. Most homes for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, and it is especially convenient to find a place to park. However, Albany is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. It is sometimes difficult for pedestrians to navigate this area as running common errands is occasionally difficult by walking. However, bicycling is convenient in this part of Edmonton as it is an even ride to most destinations, and there are innumerable bike lanes.
Services
Families will welcome that wherever their house is located in Albany, daycares are nearby. However, Albany does not contain any primary schools or high schools. Regarding eating, a grocery store is usually reachable within a short walk from any location in this part of the city. In addition, a cafe is often just around the corner, and a small selection of restaurants can be found in Albany as well.
Character
Albany is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. There are a few parks close by for residents to unwind in and they are especially well-distributed, which makes them easy to reach. Most areas in this part of Edmonton are quiet, as the streets tend to be quite calm.
