Georgestown, St. John's Real Estate Listings

Georgestown will attract physically active people since it is suitable for walking; many daily needs can be carried out without having to use a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. On the other hand, this neighbourhood is not especially appropriate for cycling because there are a limited number of bike lanes, and bicycle riders encounter a significant amount of hills. Driving is a fairly good transportation option in Georgestown. Parking is quite easy, and it is a very short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in this area. However, commuting by transit can be challenging in Georgestown due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most houses.

Parents and their kids will find that wherever their home is located in Georgestown, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be challenging to get to daycares on foot. When it comes to eating, the nearest supermarket in Georgestown is usually only a short walk away. Residents of this part of St. John's can enjoy a few restaurants as well.

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Georgestown. Georgestown is very quiet overall, as the streets are very tranquil. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets.

In Georgestown, roughly 30% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes and townhouses. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city took place pre-1960. This part of the city offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about two thirds of the dwellings in Georgestown and one third are rented.