Kitsilano Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Kitsilano is a 'jack-of-all-trades' when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Finding things to do in this part of Vancouver is easy. Although the nightlife is limited, there are very often crowds of people around. Kitsilano is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Public green spaces, including Connaught Park and Kitsilano Beach Park, are especially well-situated and there are around 20 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which results in them being very easy to reach from most locations within the neighbourhood.

Transportation

Kitsilano does not require driving because several other modes of transportation are accessible. With approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in Kitsilano is quite convenient. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are also especially conducive to those who travel by foot; all daily errands can be run without having to use a car, and numerous businesses are reasonably nearby. This neighbourhood is a very pleasant part of Vancouver for bike riders. More precisely, Kitsilano features a reasonably good cycling infrastructure, and there is generally a bike-share station close by.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly two thirds of dwellings in Kitsilano, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Vancouver is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. About 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

It is a short walk to access schools and daycares from any location in this part of Vancouver. Residents have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. As far as food is concerned, both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a short walk from any location in this part of Vancouver. Moreover, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity.