Townhomes For Sale in Gastown, Vancouver

This neighbourhood does not necessitate driving because various other methods of transportation are available. People who appreciate being able to walk everywhere will be pleased with the particularly pedestrian-friendly nature of this part of the city; most daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and innumerable businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of the city will also appeal to physically active home buyers since it is especially suitable for cycling. More precisely, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, and the cycling network is very good. Gastown is especially transit friendly. For instance, rapid transit stations, including Waterfront Station @ Platform 1 and Waterfront Station @ Platform 2 on the Expo Line, are usually around the corner from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. Homeowners benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. On the other hand, cars are a fairly poor transportation option in Gastown because very little of the street network is conducive to driving, and it is very difficult to find a place to park.

In Gastown, parents and their kids will usually be able to access both primary and secondary schools by walking. In contrast, families may consider it challenging to reach daycares as pedestrians. When it comes to food, it is very often an option for home buyers in Gastown to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, with over 50 restaurants and about 10 cafes, Gastown is a very good place in which to eat out, for example on Water Street.

Gastown offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. This part of Vancouver has a very large number of areas to visit. There are crowds of people around most of the time, there is a vast selection of entertainment venues, and finding one of the approximately 10 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. There are a few parks nearby for residents to unwind in and they are especially well-located, making them very easy to get to.

In Gastown, the vast majority of buildings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Vancouver offers mainly lofts and one bedroom homes. Around 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and the remainder are owners. About 45% of homes in this part of the city were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s.