Downtown, New Westminster, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing most dwellings in Downtown, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. Around 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This neighbourhood is especially good for those looking for two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly two thirds of the units in Downtown and the rest are rented. Read more about Downtown real estate
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Transportation
No matter the means of transportation, it is convenient to move around in this part of the city. The public transit network in Downtown is very good. For instance, it is very easy to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including New Westminster Station and Columbia Station on the Expo Skytrain, from most residences in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most properties. This area will also appeal to physically active home buyers since it is quite suitable for those who travel by foot; many daily needs are easy to meet on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is difficult to move around by bicycle in Downtown because there is a considerable amount of hills, and the cycling network is not very extensive.
Services
A supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a short walk from any location in Downtown. Additionally, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Home buyers benefit from a good number of nearby clothing stores. With regards to education, in Downtown, parents and their schoolchildren will usually be able to access daycares and schools on foot.
Character
There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Downtown, despite its sometimes busy ambience. Reaching public green spaces is very easy from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to visit. This neighbourhood has many sections that are very calm and quiet, although other spots can be noisy, especially around one of the railway lines.
