Whyte Ridge, Winnipeg, Manitoba Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Whyte Ridge is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Nearly 90% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. This area did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new homes in the neighbourhood was spread throughout several decades in recent history. Read more about Whyte Ridge real estate
Transportation
Whyte Ridge is very car friendly. It is especially convenient to find a place to park, and many real estate listings are a short drive from the closest highway. On the other hand, the public transit service in this part of Winnipeg is rather poor. Thankfully, homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most houses. It is inconvenient for people walking to move around in Whyte Ridge as very few common errands can be run without having to resort to a vehicle.
Services
Families will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Whyte Ridge, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In contrast, there are only a few daycares and therefore they can be a long walk away. As far as eating is concerned, some residents in Whyte Ridge may be able to shop for their groceries by walking, while others will need a vehicle. There are also a limited number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants.
Character
The character of Whyte Ridge is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Most areas in this part of the city are very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, green spaces, like Scurfield Park and Whyte Ridge Community Center, are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in, which makes it easy to access them.
