Beacon Heights, Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The substantial percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of Beacon Heights is an important part of its character. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 30% are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing stock is from this era. Read more about Beacon Heights real estate
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Transportation
Beacon Heights is bike-friendly as there are not many slopes to confront cyclists, and the bicycling network is good. This neighbourhood will also attract physically active home buyers since it is suitable for walking; meeting day-to-day needs is convenient on foot. Driving is a very good means of transportation in this part of the city. Nearby highways are very easy to access from any location in this part of Edmonton, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, public transit riders may find limited choices in Beacon Heights due to the service's low frequency. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most residences.
Services
It is straightforward to get to the closest grocery store by walking from any location in this neighbourhood. Moreover, a coffee shop is often just around the corner, and residents of this part of Edmonton benefit from a few restaurants as well. With respect to education, parents and their kids will find that no matter where their home is located in this area, daycares and schools are close by.
Character
Beacon Heights offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, it is very easy to get to public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit.
