Burnside Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Burnside is a great part of the city for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite lively, and finding one of the approximately 20 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. However, a lot of locations in the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, like Banfield Park and Topaz Park, since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to explore.

Transportation

This neighbourhood enables property owners to get around by various methods of transportation. Burnside is fairly well-suited for pedestrians; running common errands is easy without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. Physically active people will also enjoy the reasonably bike-friendly nature of this part of the city. More specifically, the cycling infrastructure is good. With about 30 nearby bus lines, this area is a fairly convenient part of Victoria for travelling by public transit. This neighbourhood is also rather car friendly. The majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the closest highway, and it is easy to find a parking spot.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing most buildings in Burnside, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. Around 30% of homes in this area were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy about two thirds of the units in Burnside while owners occupy the remainder.

Services

House buyers in Burnside will appreciate that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short stroll away. In addition, thanks to 250-odd restaurants and cafes in Burnside, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents have access to numerous nearby clothing stores, for instance along Nanaimo Street. When it comes to education, schools and daycares are easy to reach without a car from most houses for sale in Burnside.