Dunbar Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Dunbar is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This part of the city is very quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are around 30 parks close by for residents to explore, such as Memorial West Park and Trafalgar Park, resulting in them being very easy to access from most locations within this area.

Transportation

This part of the city permits homeowners to get around using several means of transportation. Dunbar is a fairly convenient part of Vancouver for pedestrians; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. Active property owners will also value the reasonably cycling-friendly character of Dunbar. In particular, the bicycling infrastructure is rather comprehensive. Owing to about 10 nearby bus lines, Dunbar features a fairly good public transit system. Driving is also a good transportation option in this neighbourhood. It is convenient to come across a place to park.

Housing

In Dunbar, the majority of buildings are single detached homes, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of the city also has a selection of housing sizes; although this neighbourhood is particularly good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood while the rest are rented. The buildings in this part of Vancouver are quite old, since about 45% of its dwellings were constructed before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

Services

Property owners in Dunbar will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short distance away. Moreover, Dunbar is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Concerning education, families will appreciate the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from vast majority houses for sale in this part of Vancouver.