University Heights, Calgary, Alberta Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in University Heights, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom between 1960 and 1980, so most of the available properties are from this era. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing size options - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 45% are renters. Read more about University Heights real estate
Transportation
The public transit service in University Heights is good due to a few nearby bus lines. On the other hand, there aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of University Heights, although many daily errands can be run on foot, and various businesses are quite close by. Even though bicycle riders do not face significant elevation changes, this neighbourhood is not very suited for cycling as. However, the car is very often the best mode of transportation in University Heights. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, and finding a place to park is easy.
Services
It is very rarely an option for property owners in University Heights to travel to the closest grocery store by walking. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically easy to access on foot and provide some staple foods. Those who enjoy dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in this part of the city. In terms of education, families will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in University Heights, schools and daycares are nearby.
Character
The character of University Heights is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This part of Calgary is reasonably quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, there are a few parks close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-distributed, resulting in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations within University Heights.
