
Edmonton
Balwin, a neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, offers excellent accessibility for transportation, including public transit and pedestrian-friendly streets. Schools, daycares, supermarkets, and restaurants are all within walking distance, making it convenient for families. The area also provides a peaceful, slower-paced ambiance with plenty of nearby green spaces. The housing consists of mainly single detached homes, as well as small apartment buildings and townhouses, offering a range of options for potential residents. With a majority of homes boasting four or more bedrooms, and a mix of homeowners and renters, Balwin is an inviting and diverse community for those seeking a family-friendly and convenient neighborhood.
Bicycling is convenient in Balwin as the terrain is reasonably flat. Balwin will also appeal to house buyers who want to live in a compact area as it is rather geared to walking; many daily needs can be met without a vehicle. Cars are a very good transportation option in this area. It is convenient to find a parking spot, and nearby highways are very easy to access from anywhere in Balwin. On the other hand, public transit riders may have few choices in this part of the city as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, homeowners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties.
A grocery store is typically reachable within a short distance from any location in Balwin. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. When it comes to education, in Balwin, parents and their children will almost always be able to get to daycares and schools as pedestrians.
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Balwin is a reasonably good option. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very difficult to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very far. Balwin is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces from numerous locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to visit.
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit is available for most trips
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Very few sources of noise nearby
Variety of bars within a short drive
Calm atmosphere most of the day
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573 SQ FT
Listing by Front Door Real Estate
MLS® #: E4512402
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1,180 SQ FT
Listing by Blackmore Real Estate
MLS® #: E4511572
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765 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Real Estate (morinville)
MLS® #: E4510718
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2,580 SQ FT
Listing by Evertrust Realty
MLS® #: E4507375
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