Portsmouth, Kingston, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Portsmouth, about 45% of buildings are single detached homes, but large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 55% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 45% are rented. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this era. Read more about Portsmouth real estate
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Transportation
The car is often the preferred method of transportation in this part of the city. It is very easy to come across a place to park. On the other hand, Portsmouth is not particularly transit friendly. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is linked by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. It is sometimes difficult for pedestrians to navigate Portsmouth as few common errands can be run on foot.
Services
House buyers in Portsmouth commonly have to use a car to travel to the nearest supermarket. Nonetheless, pharmacies are typically convenient to access on foot and sell some basic food items. House buyers won't have to look far to take advantage of the closest cafe, and there are also a limited number of choices for those who value restaurants in close proximity. Concerning education, parents and their children will appreciate the proximity to daycares and primary schools, which are within walking distance from the majority of properties for sale in Portsmouth. In contrast, there are no high schools in Portsmouth.
Character
Portsmouth offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to reach parks since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore. This area is also very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
