Apartments For Rent in Town Centre, Maple Ridge

Physically active home buyers will appreciate the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of this area; many daily needs can be met on foot, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. However, Town Centre is not particularly bicycling-friendly since cyclists encounter quite a few hills, and the cycling infrastructure is not especially well-developed. Commuting by car is convenient in this part of the city. It is convenient to access a place to park, and most houses for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is sometimes challenging in this neighbourhood. Nevertheless, train stations, such as the Port Haney Station Eastbound and Port Haney Station Westbound with access to the West Coast Express, are ordinarily within walking distance from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties.

It is very often feasible for property owners in Town Centre to shop for groceries on foot. Furthermore, this part of Maple Ridge is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Regarding education, in Town Centre, parents and their children will usually be able to access schools and daycares by walking. At the primary level, there are both public and private schools.

Town Centre is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of the city is quiet, as the streets are usually peaceful - however noise can be bothersome close to the railway line. Lastly, access to parks is easy from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Homeowners occupy nearly 115% of the dwellings in Town Centre while the rest are rented. The substantial percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood has taken place following the year 2000. This area also has quite a good variety of unit sizes - there is a higher proportion of two bedroom homes in this part of Maple Ridge.