Chinatown, Vancouver Real Estate Listings

Home buyers in Chinatown have several alternatives to move around without using a car. A majority of the houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are very well-suited for walking; all daily needs can be met by walking, and there are also innumerable businesses in proximity. Many people in the area use their bicycle since bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away, and the cycling infrastructure is excellent. The public transit system in Chinatown is great. For example, Rapid transit stations, including Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2 and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 with access to the Expo Line, are usually nearby from most properties in the neighbourhood. There are about 20 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are commonly nearby. On the other hand, getting around by car is difficult in this area since very little of the street network is conducive to driving, and parking is not very easy.

Parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in Chinatown, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. However, families may find it challenging to reach daycares as a pedestrian. When it comes to food, both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short walk from most houses for sale in Chinatown. Likewise, thanks to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of the city, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner, for example on Abbott Street.

Chinatown offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. There are a very large number of lively parts in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are masses of people around most of the time, a wide selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Hastings Street in particular offers a broad selection of nightlife. Parks are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy, making it very easy to get to them from a lot of locations within this neighbourhood.

The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Chinatown is an important part of its character. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. A majority of the houses available in the housing market in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, when a large proportion of the housing growth happened.