Marpole, Vancouver Real Estate Listings

This neighbourhood allows house buyers to move around using different methods of transportation. The public transit service in this area is fairly good. For example, rapid transit stations, such as Marine Drive Station @ Platform 1 and Marine Drive Station @ Platform 2 on the Canada Line, are not especially far-removed from the bulk of houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically just around the corner. It is also convenient for pedestrians to navigate this area; many common errands can be run without the use of a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bike is quite embraced in Marpole because this part of Vancouver is home to a reasonably good cycling infrastructure.

It is easy to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from most houses for sale in Marpole. Likewise, those who are fond of dining in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of options in this area. With regards to education, daycares and schools are very easy to get to on foot from most properties for sale in Marpole. Parents have the choice between public and private primary schools.

The character of Marpole is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. It is very easy to access public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to explore. Most areas in this part of Vancouver are quiet, as the streets tend to be quite calm - although that is not the case around one of the railway lines.

Around 45% of buildings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Marpole, while large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. About 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 40% are owners.