Wilkes South, Winnipeg, Manitoba Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Wilkes South, most buildings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Winnipeg offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. The buildings in this area are quite new, because around 45% of its dwellings were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Wilkes South real estate
Transportation
Driving is usually the best means of transportation in this neighbourhood. The majority of properties for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, and it is very convenient to park. In contrast, commuting by transit can be very hard in Wilkes South as a result of the low service level. It is very difficult for pedestrians to get around in this neighbourhood because carrying out daily needs is challenging on foot.
Services
This area does not contain any high schools or primary schools. Moreover, families may find it very hard to get to daycares on foot. In terms of food, house buyers in this area almost always need a car to travel to the nearest grocery store. There are also a few options for those who care about restaurants within walking distance.
Character
Wilkes South offers a great variety of green spaces to enjoy. It is easy to get to green spaces in the neighbourhood, since there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in and reaching the closest park is occasionally challenging from the majority of homes. Finally, due to the presence of very few pedestrians, this part of Winnipeg is relatively calm.
