New Listings in Marpole, Vancouver

This part of the city presents house buyers with several alternative modes of transportation. The public transit system in Marpole is convenient. More precisely, the nearest rapid transit station, such as Marine Drive Station @ Platform 1 and Marine Drive Station @ Platform 2 with access to the Canada Line, is ordinarily within walking distance from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. There are around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. It is also convenient for pedestrians to get around in this neighbourhood; many daily errands can be run without having to resort to a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are nearby. Physically active house buyers will enjoy the reasonably cycling-friendly nature of Marpole. For instance, the cycling network is quite well-developed.

It is easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store by walking from anywhere in Marpole. Likewise, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, daycares and schools are straightforward to walk to from anywhere in this part of Vancouver. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools.

Marpole is a good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. This part of the city is quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although there are still several louder areas, especially closer to one of the railway lines. Finally, green spaces, like Winona Park and Oak Park, are very well-spread out and there are around 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in, resulting in them being very easy to access from many locations in Marpole.

About 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Marpole, while large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes are the main alternatives in the housing stock. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of unit sizes; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and owners occupy the remainder. About 30% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.