Vancouver Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Vancouver is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. There are over 250 parks close by for residents to unwind in, like Pacific Spirit Park and Renfrew Community Park, which makes them very easy to access. The noise levels in this city are also low, as the streets are tranquil - however some areas can be quite loud, especially close to one of the railway lines, one of the 4 airports (Vancouver (Children & Women's Health Centre) Heliport,Vancouver (General Hospital) Heliport,Harbour (Public) Heliport,Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (Coal Harbour Seaplane Base)), Bridgeway or Trans-Canada Highway.

Transportation

Homeowners in Vancouver have several options to get around without using a car. Walking is very convenient for property owners in Vancouver; meeting daily needs is very convenient on foot, and a variety of businesses are reasonably nearby. A fair number of people in the area use their bike because there is generally a bike-share station nearby, and the bicycling infrastructure is quite extensive. The public transit system in this city is very convenient owing to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Expo Line, Millennium Line and Canada Line, and over 50 nearby bus lines. On the other hand, commuting by car is at times difficult in Vancouver as it is challenging to park.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 30% of dwellings in Vancouver, and the rest of the properties are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. This city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this city. Around 30% of properties in this city were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

Services

It is usually an option for property owners in Vancouver to do groceries by walking. There are over 300 supermarkets in this city, and the best variety can be found on streets like Fraser Street. Furthermore, there is often a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. In terms of education, it is a short walk to access schools and daycares from most homes for sale in Vancouver. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.