Downtown Peninsula Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Downtown Peninsula is a great part of the city for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are a very large number of vibrant parts in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are masses of people around most of the time, there is a vast selection of entertainment venues, and finding one of the over 100 bars is very easy as they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Main streets, like Granville Street, are wonderful for those who enjoy going out. Most locations within the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, like English Bay Beach Park and Stanley Park, since there are over 100 of them nearby for residents to discover and getting to a park from the majority of houses for sale is very easy.
Transportation
Downtown Peninsula does not require use of a car as various other methods of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. Thanks to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Canada Line and Expo Line, and about 40 nearby bus lines, the excellent public transit system makes transit a viable option for many. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are also very suitable for people who get around by foot; most daily needs are especially convenient to meet without the need to use a vehicle, and countless businesses of different types can be found as well. Downtown Peninsula will appeal to active people as it is very suited for biking. More precisely, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away, and there are a very large number of bike lanes.
Housing
About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Around one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes.
Services
Parents and their children will find that no matter where their house is located in Downtown Peninsula, daycares and schools are close by. As far as food is concerned, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of the city. Davie Street is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, thanks to over 700 restaurants and over 150 cafes, Downtown Peninsula is an excellent place in which to eat out. It is also a very short distance to a great choice of clothing stores.