Big Springs

Located in the Greater Calgary metropolitan area, Big Springs in Airdrie, Alberta is a quiet and family-oriented neighborhood with a variety of housing options such as single detached homes and townhouses. Most homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, providing a charming and timeless character to the area. With easy access to schools and daycares, it's a great place for families, and with low levels of noise from traffic, it's perfect for those seeking peace and quiet. While a car is necessary for grocery shopping and errands, the neighborhood boasts easy parking and good access to the nearest highway. Overall, Big Springs offers a calm and comfortable lifestyle for its residents.

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Big Springs. The noise levels in Big Springs are very low, as the streets are generally especially tranquil.

Homeowners occupy about 80% of the units in the neighbourhood whereas renters occupy the remainder. The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. A majority of the housing growth in this neighbourhood occurred between 1960 and 1980. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

House buyers in this area will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short trip away. Furthermore, a cafe is often just around the corner, and there are also a limited number of options for those who appreciate restaurants within a short distance. With regards to education, families will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Big Springs, schools and daycares are nearby.

This area is an extremely good part of Airdrie for getting around by car. It is straightforward to park, and nearby highways are very easy to access from any home in this neighbourhood. However, the transit service in Big Springs is fairly poor. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are generally very close by. Big Springs is not particularly well-suited for people who get around on foot as running common errands is at times difficult without needing a car. On the other hand, physically active home buyers will enjoy the fairly cycling-friendly nature of this area. More specifically, Big Springs boasts good cycling infrastructure.