Open Houses in Island Park, Ottawa

No matter the medium of transportation, it is very simple to travel in Island Park. The great public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. More specifically, rapid transit stations, such as Colombine/Chardon, Scott / Parkdale and Tunney's Pasture/Sorrel on the Pré Tunney, are commonly nearby from most properties in the neighbourhood. Residents benefit from approximately 40 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of Ottawa are located in places that are also conducive to walking; most daily needs are convenient to carry out on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Active property owners will appreciate the very bicycling-friendly nature of Island Park. In particular, there are a limited number of elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is quite well-developed.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a reasonably short walk away in this part of the city. Additionally, those who are fond of dining in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of opportunities in this area. Regarding education, it is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most properties for sale in this part of the city.

Island Park is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This area is quiet, as the streets are reasonably tranquil. Finally, green spaces are very well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy, making them easy to get to from most locations within Island Park.

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing the majority of dwellings in Island Park, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing is from this time period. This part of Ottawa offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and one quarter are rented.