New Listings in West End, Vancouver

This part of the city does not necessitate driving as various other methods of transportation are accessible. Many of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are very suitable for those who travel by foot; many daily needs are especially convenient to carry out by walking, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. Physically active people will also be pleased with the very cycling-friendly nature of this part of Vancouver. For example, the bicycling infrastructure is reasonably good, and there is generally a bike-share station nearby. This part of Vancouver benefits from a very good public transit system. More specifically, the neighbourhood is connected by approximately 10 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. However, driving is a fairly poor mode of transportation in West End because it is very difficult to access a place to park.

Primary as well as high schools are straightforward to access on foot from any location in West End. Residents have the choice between public and private secondary schools. With respect to food, shopping for one's groceries in one of about 30 stores very often necessitates the use of a car in West End. Nonetheless, it is generally a very short walk to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items.

West End has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. West End is quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, such as English Bay Beach Park, making it very easy to access them. Finally, there are many things to do in this area to check out. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and finding one of the approximately 10 bars is very easy since they are generally located very close by. Main streets, such as Davie Street, are wonderful for those who like going out.

The sizeable percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of West End is an important part of its character. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the rest are occupied by owners. About 45% of properties in this part of the city were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.