Oakridge Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Oakridge offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is very quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, it is easy to access parks from numerous locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to relax in.
Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is rather straightforward to get around in this part of Vancouver. People who appreciate walkability will welcome the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of this neighbourhood; many common errands can be run without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Getting around by bicycle is also easy in this part of the city because there are a fair number of bike lanes. Thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Canada Line, and about 10 nearby bus lines, home buyers can rely on public transit to navigate this part of Vancouver. This area is also a fairly good part of Vancouver for travelling by car. It is easy to park.
Housing
Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 40% of dwellings in Oakridge, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and duplexes. About one quarter of properties in this part of the city were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 45% are renters.
Services
Both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a rather short stroll from anywhere in this area. In addition, there are a fair number of options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, it is a short trip to get to daycares and schools from any location in Oakridge.