Westview Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Westview is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. It is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to discover. This part of City of North Vancouver is also reasonably good for those who need quiet areas, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - however some areas can be quite loud, especially closer to Trans-Canada Highway.

Transportation

Most houses for sale in this part of City of North Vancouver are located in areas that are suitable for those who get around by walking; running daily errands is easy without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. In contrast, the bike is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in this neighbourhood because the cycling network is not particularly extensive, and cyclists encounter quite a few elevation changes. Nevertheless, bicycling is more practical in certain sectors than others, and there is a high density of cyclists. Driving is usually the favoured method to navigate this part of the city. Parking is quite easy, and most homes for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway. In contrast, Westview is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and it is very easy to get to a nearby bus stop from most homes.

Housing

About 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and 30% are rented. Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 30% of dwellings in this neighbourhood, while the remainder are mainly duplexes and single detached homes. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

It is usually possible for house buyers in Westview to shop for general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Likewise, this part of the city is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to get to a variety of clothing stores without the need for a vehicle. Regarding education, it is a short distance to get to schools and daycares from anywhere in Westview.