Handsworth Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Handsworth offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are about 30 parks nearby for residents to explore, including Capilano River Regional Park and Eldon Park, which makes them very easy to access. This part of the municipality is also especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Cars are an excellent transportation option in Handsworth. It is especially convenient to park, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in this neighbourhood. However, the transit infrastructure in Handsworth is fairly poor. Nonetheless, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. Getting around by foot is not particularly convenient for house buyers in this part of the municipality as many daily needs are at times challenging to carry out without the use of a car. In contrast, Handsworth is reasonably cycling-friendly.

Housing

In Handsworth, roughly three quarters of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining dwellings are mainly duplexes. This part of District of North Vancouver also has quite a good selection of housing size options; although this area is especially good for those looking for four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the rest are rented. Roughly 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

It is very easy to reach the closest supermarket on foot in Handsworth. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and there are also a few cafes in this part of the municipality. With respect to education, families will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Handsworth, daycares and schools are nearby.