Kirkstone, City of North Vancouver Real Estate Listings

Kirkstone will attract active home buyers since it is conducive to those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is easy. Despite the fact that the bicycling infrastructure is well-developed, cycling is sometimes difficult in Kirkstone because there are a fair number of hills for cyclists to brave. Residents using public transit may find limited choices in this part of the municipality as a result of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most houses. However, driving is usually the favoured transportation option in Kirkstone. It is a very short car ride to the closest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway, from any home in this part of District of North Vancouver, and coming across a place to park is easy.

In Kirkstone, parents and their schoolchildren will usually be able to reach daycares and schools by walking. With regards to eating, it is convenient to get to the closest supermarket on foot in Kirkstone. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of choices.

Despite the somewhat busy feel, there are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Kirkstone. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in. As there are few pedestrians, this area is relatively quiet; however there can be more noise for those who are closer to Trans-Canada Highway.

In Kirkstone, around 40% of buildings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings, single detached homes, and townhouses are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Roughly half of properties in this neighbourhood were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of District of North Vancouver also has a good selection of housing sizes; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters.