Academy Heights, Thunder Bay, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Academy Heights, around 30% of dwellings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy about 60% of the units in Academy Heights whereas owners occupy the remainder. Around 45% of properties in this area were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Academy Heights real estate
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Transportation
Active people will welcome the pedestrian-friendly nature of this area; many daily errands can be run on foot. Public transit riders may have limited choices in this part of the city due to the low service level. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, this part of the city is very car friendly. It is straightforward to access a place to park.
Services
Parents and their schoolchildren will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Academy Heights, primary schools and daycares are nearby. However, this neighbourhood does not contain any high schools. With respect to food, doing one's groceries frequently requires the use of a vehicle in this part of Thunder Bay. Nevertheless, it is generally a reasonably short walk to the closest pharmacy, which can provide some staple foods. There are also a few restaurants in Academy Heights.
Character
Academy Heights is fairly good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.