Mount Pleasant Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Mount Pleasant has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do in this part of Vancouver is very easy. Even though few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are often a very large number of people around, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally located very close by. Mount Pleasant is good for those who need quiet surroundings, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. There are about 10 parks close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-distributed, making them very easy to access.

Transportation

Mount Pleasant is an excellent part of the city with regards to getting around without a car. Mount Pleasant is very transit friendly as a result of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Expo Line and Canada Line, and about 10 nearby bus lines. It is also very easy for pedestrians to get around in Mount Pleasant; all daily errands can be run without having to use a car, and various businesses are very close by. Riding a bicycle is very prevalent in this part of the city because there is usually a bike-share station close by, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Housing

Roughly half of buildings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Mount Pleasant, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings. About 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 40% are owners.

Services

In this neighbourhood, families will generally be able to access daycares and schools on foot. At the primary level, both public and private schools can be found. As far as food is concerned, it is usually practical for house buyers in this neighbourhood to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner.