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.

The character of Big Springs is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Big Springs is especially quiet, as the streets are generally very tranquil.

About 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 20% are rented. Single detached homes and row houses are the predominant housing type in this part of Airdrie. About 55% of the properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Parents and their schoolchildren will welcome the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from vast majority houses for sale in this part of Airdrie. When it comes to food, it is easy to get to the nearest grocery store without needing a vehicle from any home in Big Springs. Moreover, house buyers won't have to go far to take advantage of the closest coffee shop.

The preferred transportation option in this area is very often a car. It is straightforward to access a parking spot, and it is a short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in Big Springs. In contrast, public transit riders may find limited choices in this neighbourhood due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. It is sometimes challenging for people walking to move around in this area because few daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle. On the other hand, bicycling is reasonably embraced in Big Springs because there are a fair number of bike lanes.