Renfrew-Collingwood, Vancouver, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Duplexes are the most common housing type, representing about 40% of dwellings in Renfrew-Collingwood, and the remaining properties are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes. This neighbourhood did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new dwellings in this neighbourhood was spread throughout multiple decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century. This part of Vancouver has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Read more about Renfrew-Collingwood real estate
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Transportation
Renfrew-Collingwood affords property owners the choice between a diversity of methods of transportation. With plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Expo Skytrain and Millennium Skytrain, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit system in Renfrew-Collingwood is very good. Renfrew-Collingwood will also attract physically active people because it is suitable for walking; meeting daily needs is convenient by walking, and various businesses are nearby. It is convenient to get around by bike in this part of Vancouver because the cycling infrastructure is very good.
Services
It is usually possible for home buyers in this area to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, this part of Vancouver is a good place in which to eat out, and there are also a few cafes in Renfrew-Collingwood. When it comes to education, it is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most homes for sale in Renfrew-Collingwood.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed atmosphere will enjoy Renfrew-Collingwood. It is very easy to reach parks from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to discover. This part of the city is also reasonably good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially near Trans-Canada Highway or the railway line.
