Port Moody Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Port Moody is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This city is quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to one of the railway lines. Finally, green spaces, including Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and Noons Creek Park, are very well-spread out and there are over 150 of them close by for residents to relax in, which makes them very easy to access.

Transportation

Port Moody presents homeowners with several alternative methods of transportation. With a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Millennium Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is easy in Port Moody. Home buyers who value residing in a compact community will also enjoy the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Port Moody; most daily needs are convenient to carry out without the use of a car. This part of the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area is rather appropriate for biking since there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

In Port Moody, about 30% of buildings are single detached homes, and the remaining homes are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This part of Greater Vancouver is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly three quarters of the population of this city own their home while the remainder are renters. About one third of properties in this part of Greater Vancouver were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

Primary schools are easy to reach on foot from anywhere in this part of the Metro Vancouver metropolitan area. However, high schools are not particularly plentiful and thus not always within walking distance. Concerning eating, house buyers in Port Moody usually need a car to shop for groceries in one of about 20 stores. Nonetheless, it is generally a rather short stroll to the nearest pharmacy, which can supply some basic food items. Residents of Port Moody can enjoy over 50 restaurants as well.