City Centre-Protection Island Real Estate & Houses for Sale

City Centre-Protection Island has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this part of Nanaimo is not known for its vibrancy, places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Those who like going out will enjoy the main streets, including Victoria Crescent, which will not disappoint. City Centre-Protection Island is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to discover, such as Bowen Park and Chase River Watercourse Park, making them very easy to reach.

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is fairly simple to get around in this part of the city. Thanks to approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the transit infrastructure in City Centre-Protection Island is good. Most homes for sale in this part of Nanaimo are located in places that are also fairly convenient for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without needing a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. This part of Nanaimo will draw active people as it is reasonably suited for bicycling. More precisely, the cycling infrastructure is reasonably extensive.

Housing

In City Centre-Protection Island, roughly 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings and single detached homes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. Roughly 30% of properties in this part of the city were constructed before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

Parents and their kids will find that no matter where their house is located in City Centre-Protection Island, daycares and primary schools are close by. However, high schools are not very plentiful and accordingly tend to require a rather long walk to get to. With respect to food, house buyers in this neighbourhood will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short walk away. Likewise, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also convenient to get to a number of clothing stores on foot.