West Central Valley, Burnaby Real Estate Listings

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is reasonably convenient to move around in West Central Valley. The good public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. The nearest rapid transit station, including Gilmore Station and Brentwood Town Centre Station on the Millennium Skytrain, is ordinarily a short walk away from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. There are approximately 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most residences. It is also convenient for people travelling on foot to navigate West Central Valley; meeting daily needs is easy. Although some pleasant pockets for cycling exist, and this neighbourhood is home to a reasonably good bicycling infrastructure, bicycling is occasionally challenging in West Central Valley since bicycle riders encounter a significant amount of slopes.

It is generally practical for house buyers in West Central Valley to purchase their groceries by walking. Furthermore, there are a good number of opportunities within walking distance for those who value restaurants and cafes. House buyers can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores. In terms of education, it is a reasonably short walk to get to schools and daycares from most homes for sale in West Central Valley.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in West Central Valley. Many locations within the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, including Still Creek Conservation Area, since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to check out and reaching the closest park is very easy from most homes. Finally, this part of the city is relatively quiet, as there are few people out and about on the streets; however those who are near the railway line or Trans-Canada Highway may experience more noise.

Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while renters make up the remainder. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Most homes in this neighbourhood were constructed following the year 2000, during its biggest construction boom. This part of Burnaby is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.