Collingwood Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Collingwood is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. Most areas in this part of Vancouver are reasonably quiet, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil. Finally, it is very easy to reach parks from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to visit.

Transportation

Home buyers in Collingwood have various options to get around without using a car. The public transit system in Collingwood is very convenient. In particular, the closest rapid transit station, such as Nanaimo Station @ Platform 1, Joyce-Collingwood Station @ Platform 1 and 29th Avenue Station @ Platform 1 with access to the Expo Line, is usually just around the corner from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. There are around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby. Collingwood will also attract physically active people as it is quite convenient for walking; many common errands can be run on foot, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. Collingwood is bicycling-friendly because the bicycling network is well-developed.

Housing

The majority of the housing stock of Collingwood consists of duplexes and large apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This area has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. The homes in this area are very modern, because about 40% of its dwellings were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

Services

Parents and their kids will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from most properties for sale in Collingwood. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. Concerning food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in Collingwood. Furthermore, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, for example along Joyce Street, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well.