Downtown Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Downtown. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, it is very easy to find bars as they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. On the other hand, a large number of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, like Overlanders Park and Exhibition Park, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to check out.
Transportation
Downtown is fairly convenient for pedestrians; many daily needs can be met without a car, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. This neighbourhood is also bicycling-friendly. Downtown is not an especially pleasant part of Kamloops for travelling by public transit. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. In contrast, the preferred method to move around in this part of the city is very often driving. Nearby highways are moderately easy to reach from anywhere in this area, and finding a parking spot is easy.
Housing
Roughly 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Downtown, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. About 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 45% are owners.
Services
Daycares and schools are straightforward to reach by foot from most houses for sale in Downtown. As far as food is concerned, it is generally feasible for home buyers in Downtown to buy their groceries as pedestrians. In addition, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a rather short trip to a reasonable choice of clothing stores.