Downtown Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Downtown. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this neighbourhood, its main streets are still quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very close by. On the other hand, parks, such as Queen's Park and Glenbrook Ravine Park, are especially well-spread out and there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes it easy to reach them.
Transportation
Downtown provides home buyers with several alternative modes of transportation. Downtown is very transit friendly as a result of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Expo Line, and around 10 nearby bus lines. Home buyers who appreciate living in a community that's walkable will also welcome the very pedestrian-friendly character of Downtown; carrying out day-to-day needs is easy without needing to resort to a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is convenient to travel by bicycle in this part of the city because there are a fair number of bike lanes.
Housing
The split between renters and homeowners is about even. The sizeable percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this part of the city is an important part of its character. The buildings in this area are very modern, since roughly 45% of its dwellings were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of New Westminster is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.
Services
It is especially easy to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from any home in Downtown. There are around 10 supermarkets in this part of the city, and the best choice can be found on streets like Tenth Street. Furthermore, there are a good number of options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also a rather short walk to a decent selection of clothing stores. Regarding education, parents and their schoolchildren will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Downtown, daycares and schools are nearby.