Somerset, Calgary Real Estate Listings

No matter the medium of transportation, it is simple to travel in Somerset. The car is very often the preferred approach to move around in Somerset. Parking is easy, and it is a short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in Somerset. The transit access in this area is rather accessible. It is easy to reach a nearby rapid transit station, such as Somerset - Bridlewood Station and Shawnessy Station on the Red Line - Somerset - Bridlewood/Tuscany CTrain, from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. Residents are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close by. Getting around as a pedestrian is not particularly practical for residents in Somerset since carrying out daily needs is occasionally challenging without the use of a vehicle. However, the bicycle is a fairly good mode of transportation in this area since there are a fair number of bike lanes.

A fraction of property owners in Somerset may be able to reach the closest supermarket on foot, while others will have to use another means of transportation. Residents benefit from around 40 restaurants and coffee shops as well. Concerning education, it is a rather short walk to get to daycares and schools from anywhere in this part of the city.

The character of Somerset is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. It is very easy to access green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out. This area is very quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing many dwellings in Somerset, while small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Calgary is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and one quarter are renters. A majority of the housing growth in this area occurred in the 1990s.