Downtown Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Downtown is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. This part of the city has many places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there is a small selection of entertainment venues, there are usually a very large number of people around, and it is very easy to find bars because they are well-distributed throughout the area. Most locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to parks, like Beacon Hill Park, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Transportation

Home buyers in Downtown benefit from several choices to travel without using a car. The very good transit allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. There are about 30 bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. This neighbourhood is also particularly conducive to people who prefer to travel by foot; running common errands is especially convenient without the need for a car, and plenty of businesses are fairly close by. This part of the city will draw active house buyers because it is very suited for biking. More precisely, the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good.

Housing

About 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. The large percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this part of the city is an important part of its character. This area experienced its largest construction boom following the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this time period. This neighbourhood also has a selection of housing size options; there is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this part of Victoria.

Services

It is very convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store without a car from any home in this neighbourhood. Moreover, there are over 200 restaurants and over 50 coffee shops to enjoy in Downtown. Property owners benefit from countless nearby clothing stores, for instance along Government Street. When it comes to education, in this part of the city, parents and their children will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares without the need to get in a vehicle.