Bankview, Calgary Real Estate Listings

This part of the city does not demand use of a car because various other methods of transportation are accessible. Active people will enjoy the very walk-friendly nature of Bankview; running daily errands is very convenient, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. On the other hand, it is difficult to commute by bicycle in this part of Calgary as. Nonetheless, it is an even ride to most destinations. Property owners can count on public transit to move around in Bankview. The neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally just around the corner. In contrast, driving is a somewhat poor transportation option in Bankview because the city block layout is not very conducive to cars, and coming across a place to park is not very easy.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in this part of Calgary. In addition, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for example on 17th Avenue Southwest. It is also a reasonably short distance to a good variety of clothing stores. Regarding education, schools and daycares are very easy to get to on foot from most houses for sale in Bankview.

Bankview offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This neighbourhood is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, green spaces are especially well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, making them very easy to get to.

In Bankview, about three quarters of dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the remainder are mainly single detached homes. About one third of properties in this area were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while the rest are occupied by owners.