Renfrew, Vancouver, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Renfrew, most dwellings are duplexes, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. About one quarter of properties in this part of the city were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the city has a good variety of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and 40% are renters. Read more about Renfrew real estate
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Transportation
Renfrew will attract house buyers that appreciate various methods of transportation. Thanks to 3 rapid transit stations (Renfew Station, Rupert Station and Nanaimo Station) with access to the Expo Skytrain and Millennium Skytrain, and a few nearby bus lines, the public transit system in Renfrew is very good. Walking is also reasonably feasible for property owners in Renfrew; running day-to-day errands is convenient by walking, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Getting around by bicycle is easy in Renfrew as there are many bike lanes.
Services
Both general and specialty grocery stores are usually accessible within a short walk from most homes for sale in Renfrew. Additionally, there is commonly a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. With regards to education, families will value that wherever their property is situated in this part of Vancouver, schools and daycares are close by.
Character
Renfrew is a good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. Parks are very well-spread out and there are a few of them close by for residents to enjoy, which makes them very easy to reach. This neighbourhood is also fairly good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - however some areas can be quite loud, especially around the railway line or Trans-Canada Highway.
