Big Bend Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Big Bend. This part of Burnaby is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very calm. Finally, it is very easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Transportation

Big Bend will attract homeowners that appreciate several methods of transportation. Big Bend is an extraordinarily good part of Burnaby for moving around by car. Nearby highways are easy to drive to from any location in Big Bend, and it is very convenient to come across a place to park. With many rapid transit stations on the Expo Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines, the transit access in this area is also reasonably good. Walking in this neighbourhood is not very popular, even though running daily errands is easy without a car. On the other hand, moving around by bicycle is convenient in Big Bend because there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

Over half of the housing stock of Big Bend is made up of duplexes and single detached homes, and the rest are mainly duplexes. About one third of homes in this area were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of Burnaby offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while renters occupy the remainder.

Services

Daycares and primary schools are convenient to get to without needing a vehicle from most properties for sale in Big Bend. However, there are only a few high schools and thus they can be a long stroll away. When it comes to eating, it is convenient to access the nearest supermarket by foot from most houses for sale in this area. Moreover, there are a fair number of choices within a short distance for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes.