Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Kitsilano, about 60% of buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly duplexes. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. Around 30% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Kitsilano real estate
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1641 Dunbar Street Vancouver, BCCourtesy of: FaithWilson Christies International Real Estate
Transportation
This part of the city is a very good neighbourhood for environmentally friendly transportation options. The public transit system in Kitsilano is practical by reason of about 10 nearby bus lines. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also especially well-suited for those who travel by foot; all daily errands can be run on foot, and a variety of businesses are quite close by. Kitsilano is a very convenient part of Vancouver for cyclists. More precisely, Kitsilano features a very good cycling infrastructure.
Services
Daycares and schools are straightforward to walk to from most houses for sale in Kitsilano. In terms of food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of Vancouver. Moreover, those who are fond of eating in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of choices in this area. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable variety of clothing stores.
Character
Kitsilano is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Kitsilano is quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. It is very easy to reach green spaces since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to visit. Finally, it is easy to find vibrant places in this part of Vancouver. Even though the nightlife is quiet, there are masses of people around most of the time.
