Brock, St. Catharines, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Brock is an important part of its character. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. This area experienced its largest building boom between 1960 and 1980, so most of the available housing is from this era. Read more about Brock real estate
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Transportation
Cars are a great transportation option in this area. It is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Highway 406, from any home in Brock, and it is especially convenient to come across a place to park. However, this part of St. Catharines is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, house owners are served by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close. It is impractical for pedestrians to get around in Brock because running daily errands is sometimes challenging on foot.
Services
Primary schools are convenient to reach on foot from any location in Brock. However, this part of the city does not contain any high schools. With respect to food, a portion of property owners in Brock may have the option to buy their groceries by walking, while others will have to turn to another means of transportation. There are also around 10 restaurants and coffee shops in Brock.
Character
The character of Brock is exemplified by its calm environment. There are a few parks nearby for residents to discover and they are very well-situated, making them easy to get to. This neighbourhood is also quiet, as the streets are usually quite peaceful - however noise can be bothersome near Highway 406 or Highway 58.
