Town Centre Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Town Centre has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Maple Ridge, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Town Centre is quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several louder sections, especially near the railway line. It is easy to get to green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to relax in.

Transportation

Property owners who want to live in a community that's walkable will be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the city; most day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a car, and many businesses are fairly close at hand. However, Town Centre is not especially cycling-friendly since the bicycling infrastructure is sometimes poor, and there is a significant amount of hills. Travelling by public transit is occasionally challenging in Town Centre. Nonetheless, the closest train station, such as the Port Haney Station Westbound and Port Haney Station Eastbound on the West Coast Express, is usually within walking distance from most properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. In contrast, Town Centre is fairly car friendly. It is convenient to park, and many homes for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway.

Housing

Roughly one third of homes in Town Centre were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing many dwellings in this neighbourhood, while large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in Town Centre whereas the rest are rented. This part of the city offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

House buyers in Town Centre will welcome that a grocery store is always only a very short trip away. Moreover, there are a good number of options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. It is also easy to get to a selection of clothing stores without a vehicle, for instance along 224 Street. As far as education is concerned, parents and their schoolchildren will appreciate the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, homes for sale in this neighbourhood.