Single Family Homes For Sale in Downtown Peninsula, Vancouver

This part of the city does not necessitate use of a car since various other means of transportation are accessible. Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are especially conducive to those who travel by foot; all common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and various businesses are especially nearby. Physically active property owners will also value the very bike-friendly nature of this area. More precisely, a bike share station can always be found in close proximity, and the bicycling network is very comprehensive. The public transit network in this part of Vancouver is very convenient by reason of many nearby rapid transit stations on the Canada Line and Expo Line, and about 40 nearby bus lines. In contrast, driving is a fairly poor medium of transportation in this neighbourhood because parking is not very easy, and the city block layout is not very amenable to cars.

Families will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from most homes for sale in Downtown Peninsula. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the primary and high school level. With regards to eating, it is very often possible for property owners in Downtown Peninsula to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Over 50 supermarkets are located nearby, and the best choice can be found on streets such as Davie Street. Moreover, with over 600 restaurants and over 50 cafes, Downtown Peninsula is a very good place in which to go out to eat.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Downtown Peninsula. There are a very large number of things to do in this part of Vancouver to enjoy. There is a wide selection of entertainment venues, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and finding one of the over 50 bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations. Robson Street is among the most lively streets in this part of the city. It is very easy to reach parks from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood, since most houses for sale have one that is very easy to access and there are around 30 green spaces close by for residents to enjoy.

The sizeable proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Downtown Peninsula is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the rest are occupied by owners. Roughly one third of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.