Shawnessy, Calgary Real Estate Listings

Getting around by car is very convenient in Shawnessy. It is straightforward to park, and nearby highways are quite easy to reach from any home in this neighbourhood. In contrast, commuting by public transit is occasionally challenging in Shawnessy. Nonetheless, the closest rapid transit station, such as Somerset - Bridlewood Station and Shawnessy Station with access to the 201 | Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, is usually within walking distance from most homes in the neighbourhood. Homeowners are served by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly nearby. Biking is challenging in Shawnessy since. Nevertheless, cyclists do not face serious elevation changes. Travelling by foot is also not very popular in Shawnessy, even though running daily errands is convenient by walking.

A grocery store is usually reachable within a rather short walk from anywhere in Shawnessy. Residents can enjoy around 40 restaurants and coffee shops as well. With regards to education, families will value that no matter where their house is located in Shawnessy, daycares and primary schools are close by. However, parents may consider it challenging for their children to reach high schools on foot.

Shawnessy offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most areas in this part of the city are quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, public green spaces are especially well-distributed and there are about 10 of them close by for residents to visit, making them very easy to reach from most locations within Shawnessy.

Roughly 40% of properties in Shawnessy were constructed between 1980 and 1990, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1990s and the 2000s. The sizeable percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Homeowners occupy about 90% of the units in Shawnessy while the remainder are rented. This part of Calgary is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.