Chinatown, Vancouver Real Estate Listings

Property owners in Chinatown benefit from several alternatives to travel without using a car. The excellent public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. In particular, rapid transit stations, such as Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2 and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 on the Expo Line, are commonly nearby from most properties in the neighbourhood. Residents benefit from about 20 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Chinatown is also an extremely convenient part of Vancouver for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is very easy by walking, and there are also countless businesses nearby. Physically active people will appreciate the very bicycling-friendly character of this part of Vancouver. More specifically, there are a very large number of bike lanes, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short distance away.

It is very often an option for property owners in Chinatown to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Likewise, there are around 40 restaurants and a few cafes to experience in this area. In terms of education, parents and their children will value that no matter where their house is located in this area, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be difficult to walk to daycares from properties for sale in Chinatown.

Chinatown offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Finding energetic areas in this neighbourhood is very easy. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Hastings Street in particular offers a vast selection of bars. It is very easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out.

The substantial proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Chinatown is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom after the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this time period. This part of Vancouver is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 60% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the rest are occupied by owners.