Shaughnessy Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Shaughnessy is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of the city. Even though this part of Vancouver is not known for its vibrancy, with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Shaughnessy is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Public green spaces, like VanDusen Botanical Garden and Quilchena Park, are especially well-located and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit, making it very easy to access them.

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is moderately simple to travel in this part of Vancouver. Thanks to approximately 10 nearby bus lines, travelling by public transit is convenient in Shaughnessy. It is also easy for people travelling by foot to navigate this part of the city; most day-to-day errands can be run without needing to use a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Shaughnessy is a fairly convenient part of Vancouver for cyclists. More precisely, the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good, and there is generally a bike-share station close by.

Housing

Many dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in Shaughnessy, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. Roughly half of properties in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s. This part of the city also has a good choice of unit sizes; homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters.

Services

In Shaughnessy, parents and their children will typically be able to get to daycares and schools by walking. With regards to eating, it is straightforward to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store as a pedestrian from anywhere in Shaughnessy. Furthermore, thanks to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of Vancouver, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner.