Downtown Eastside Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Downtown Eastside offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. There are a large number of things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are many nearby entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. Powell Street in particular offers a vast selection of bars. Green spaces, like Strathcona Park, are especially well-located and there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to relax in, making them easy to access.

Transportation

Property owners in Downtown Eastside have several choices to travel without the need for a car. With various nearby rapid transit stations on the Expo Line, and about 20 nearby bus lines, Downtown Eastside is home to a great transit system. Downtown Eastside is also very well-suited for those who prefer to travel by walking; running daily errands is very easy without a vehicle, and various businesses are very close at hand. Countless residents in the area use their bike as this part of the city features good bicycling infrastructure, and a bike share station can always be found in close proximity.

Housing

Roughly one quarter of properties in Downtown Eastside were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. In this neighbourhood, many buildings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Renters occupy roughly 85% of the properties in Downtown Eastside whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. This area offers mainly lofts and one bedroom homes.

Services

It is very convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from anywhere in this part of Vancouver. Likewise, those who enjoy eating out won't have to travel far in Downtown Eastside, where over 150 restaurants and approximately 30 coffee shops are available, for example on Powell Street. It is also very easy to reach a variety of clothing stores by foot. In terms of education, in Downtown Eastside, families will usually be able to access schools and daycares as pedestrians.