Douglas Avenue, Saint John, New Brunswick Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Most housing in Douglas Avenue was built pre-1960, during its largest construction boom. In this area, most buildings are small apartment buildings, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Around 70% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Douglas Avenue real estate
Transportation
Driving is a great means of transportation in Douglas Avenue. It is especially convenient to park, and nearby highways are very easy to reach from anywhere in this area. In contrast, Douglas Avenue is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, residents benefit from a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close. Walking is not very popular in Douglas Avenue, even though running daily errands is convenient.
Services
It is frequently an option for house buyers in Douglas Avenue to shop for groceries on foot. There are also a limited number of opportunities for those who appreciate close by restaurants. Concerning education, both primary and secondary schools are convenient to reach on foot from most homes for sale in Douglas Avenue. In contrast, families may find it difficult for their children to get to daycares on foot.
Character
The character of Douglas Avenue is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. This area is reasonably quiet, as the streets are peaceful - although that is not the case around the railway line. Finally, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to discover and they are especially well-situated, which results in them being easy to get to from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood.
