Grand Boulevard Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Grand Boulevard offers a calm atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. It is very easy to access parks from numerous locations within the neighbourhood since there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very calm.
Transportation
It is convenient for people walking to navigate Grand Boulevard; running common errands is easy without needing a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of the city will also draw physically active home buyers because it is rather suited for biking. In particular, Grand Boulevard features fairly good cycling infrastructure. Driving is a good medium of transportation in Grand Boulevard. It is a short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway, from anywhere in this neighbourhood, and it is convenient to park. In contrast, the public transit system in this part of City of North Vancouver is not especially practical. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is linked by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily around the corner.
Housing
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in Grand Boulevard, while duplexes are the main alternative in the housing stock. Around 40% of properties in this part of the city were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 30% are renters.
Services
Property owners in this neighbourhood will welcome that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a reasonably short walk away. In addition, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With respect to education, it is a short stroll to reach schools and daycares from anywhere in Grand Boulevard.