Riverside Park, Ottawa, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Around three quarters of the properties in Riverside Park were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Over half of the housing stock of this part of the city consists of single detached homes and large apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly townhouses. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Riverside Park real estate
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Transportation
This part of Ottawa provides home buyers with several alternative modes of transportation. The public transit service in Riverside Park is good. For instance, the nearest train station, such as the Confederation Station on the Trillium Line, is usually a short walk away from most homes in the neighbourhood. Rapid transit stations, including Walkley 2a on the 97 | and 98 |, are generally within walking distance from the majority of homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby. Most homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also reasonably convenient for walking; many common errands can be run without needing to use a car. Riverside Park is quite bike-friendly since this part of the city features an excellent cycling infrastructure.
Services
A supermarket is typically accessible within a reasonably short walk from most houses for sale in Riverside Park. Furthermore, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to go out to eat. Regarding education, daycares and schools are easy to walk to from most homes for sale in Riverside Park.
Character
Riverside Park offers a calm ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Ottawa is reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Mooney's Bay Park, and they are especially well-located, making it easy to get to them.
