Single Family Homes For Sale in Riley Park, Vancouver

This area is a very good part of Vancouver for environmentally friendly transportation options. Riley Park features a fairly good public transit system. For example, rapid transit stations, such as Oakridge-41st Avenue Station @ Platform 1, Oakridge-41st Avenue Station @ Platform 2 and King Edward Station @ Platform 1 on the Canada Line, are not especially far from the greater part of homes in the neighbourhood. There are about 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. It is also very easy for pedestrians to get around in this area; carrying out daily needs is very convenient on foot, and many businesses are quite nearby. Riley Park will appeal to active people as it is very suitable for cycling. For instance, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short walk away, and Riley Park has a fairly good cycling infrastructure.

It is usually practical for house buyers in this part of the city to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, there are a fair number of opportunities within walking distance for those who value restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their home is located in this area, schools and daycares are nearby. Residents benefit from public and private elementary schools.

Riley Park has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Riley Park is reasonably quiet, as the streets are quite tranquil. It is easy to reach parks from the majority of locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out. Lastly, this part of the city has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Although the nightlife is limited, the streets are very often busy with people.

Around 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Over half of the housing stock of this area consists of small apartment buildings and duplexes, and the rest are mainly single detached homes. Around one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1990s. This neighbourhood has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.