Open Houses in Grandview-Woodland, Vancouver

Grandview-Woodland will draw homeowners that value a diversity of modes of transportation. Commuting by public transit is very convenient in this part of the city. House owners are served by many rapid transit stations with access to the Millennium Line and Expo Line. The neighbourhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally just around the corner. This area is also an extremely pleasant part of Vancouver for pedestrians; most common errands can be run on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Grandview-Woodland will appeal to active people as it is very suitable for cycling. More precisely, a bike share station can generally be found in close proximity, and Grandview-Woodland features a reasonably good bicycling infrastructure.

It is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most homes for sale in Grandview-Woodland. At the primary level, both public and private schools can be found. As far as food is concerned, property owners in Grandview-Woodland will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a reasonably short walk away. Hastings Street is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also approximately 10 cafes in Grandview-Woodland.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Grandview-Woodland is a reasonably good option. Most areas in Grandview-Woodland are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although there are still several louder sections, especially near one of the railway lines. Parks are very well-located and there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes it very easy to get to them. Finally, this part of Vancouver has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Although the nightlife is quiet, there are usually lots of people around.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around two thirds of dwellings in Grandview-Woodland, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy around two thirds of the dwellings in Grandview-Woodland and the rest are occupied by owners. Roughly one third of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.