Kensington, Edmonton, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
About three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. The predominant housing types in this part of Edmonton are single detached homes and row houses. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place between 1960 and 1980. This part of the city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Read more about Kensington real estate
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Transportation
It is convenient to get around by bike in Kensington as Kensington is home to a very good bicycling infrastructure, and the terrain is reasonably flat. Kensington will also draw physically active people because it is well-suited for walking; many daily errands can be run on foot. Kensington is very car friendly. Parking is easy, and most real estate listings are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway. In contrast, public transit users may have few choices in Kensington as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from about 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most homes.
Services
Home buyers in this neighbourhood will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Residents of Kensington are served by a few restaurants as well. Regarding education, in this neighbourhood, families will typically be able to reach schools and daycares on foot.
Character
The character of Kensington is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This part of Edmonton is very good for those who prefer quiet areas, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Lastly, it is easy to reach green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to check out.
