Arbutus, Vancouver, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 40% of buildings in Arbutus, and the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and duplexes. About 30% of properties in this part of Vancouver were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the remainder are renters. Read more about Arbutus real estate
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Transportation
Arbutus does not demand use of a car since several other methods of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. Most homes for sale in this part of Vancouver are located in places that are conducive to walking; running common errands is easy on foot, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Arbutus is also reasonably appropriate for bicycling because Arbutus boasts a very good cycling infrastructure. The fairly good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car as a consequence of a few nearby bus lines. On the other hand, driving is a somewhat poor means of transportation in this part of the city. Nevertheless, it is easy to find a parking spot.
Services
It is convenient to get to both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from anywhere in Arbutus. Moreover, there is often a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. As far as education is concerned, parents and their children will find that wherever their property is located in Arbutus, daycares and schools are nearby.
Character
Arbutus offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is very easy to access parks since there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in. This area is also very quiet, as the streets are usually very calm.
