Lower Lonsdale Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Lower Lonsdale has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of City of North Vancouver, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Lower Lonsdale is quiet, as the streets are generally quite peaceful, however noise can be problematic around the railway line. Parks, such as Mahon Park and Moodyville Park, are especially well-distributed and there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to relax in, making it very easy to access them from many locations in the neighbourhood.

Transportation

This area presents homeowners with the choice between a diversity of modes of transportation. Commuting by public transit is easy in this neighbourhood thanks to around 10 nearby bus lines. Lower Lonsdale is also a very convenient part of City of North Vancouver for pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. Riding a bicycle is moderately prevalent in this part of City of North Vancouver since the cycling network is reasonably extensive.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in Lower Lonsdale, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of the city were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 1990s. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even.

Services

It is very often an option for house buyers in this neighbourhood to purchase general and specialty groceries by foot. Likewise, there are over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes to benefit from in Lower Lonsdale. A very good choice of clothing stores can also be found within a short walking distance. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are very easy to access on foot from most homes for sale in this area.