Vancouver, BC Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Vancouver, British Columbia
Homes for sale in Vancouver average at $2,260,902 on the MLS®. Around a quarter of the buildings in this city are single detached homes, while the rest are mostly large apartment buildings, smaller apartments, and duplexes. Approximately 25% of Vancouver's properties were constructed post-2000, with the bulk of the remaining structures built pre-1960 and during the 1960s. The housing stock is mainly comprised of homes with either four or more bedrooms or two-bedroom units. About 60% of the city's residences are owner-occupied, with the rest being rental properties. Read more about Vancouver real estate
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About Living in Vancouver, British Columbia
Transportation
Vancouver affords property owners the choice between different modes of transportation. This city is quite conducive to walking; many daily errands can be run on foot, and plenty of businesses are nearby. Cycling is also convenient in Vancouver as the cycling infrastructure is very extensive. The public transit system in Vancouver is accessible as a result of various rapid transit stations on the Expo Skytrain, Millennium Skytrain and Canada Line Skytrain, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a good means of transportation in this city because parking isn't typically too problematic.
Services
House buyers in Vancouver will appreciate that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. Over 350 supermarkets are located in the area, and the best variety can be found on streets like Victoria Drive. Additionally, Vancouver is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to access a variety of clothing stores on foot. As far as education is concerned, in this city, families will usually be able to reach schools and daycares on foot. Vancouver is home to some of the province's highest-ranked schools, including St George's School and York House School.
Character
Vancouver is a fairly good city to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. Public green spaces are very easy to access, since getting to one from most properties for sale is very easy and there are over 250 parks nearby for residents to unwind in. The noise levels in this city are also low, as the streets tend to be peaceful - although that is not the case closer to one of the railway lines or Trans-Canada Highway.
