Renfrew, Vancouver, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Renfrew, around half of dwellings are duplexes, but small apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of unit sizes; properties range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. This part of Vancouver did not experience a single construction boom; the construction of new buildings in Renfrew was spread throughout multiple decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century. Read more about Renfrew real estate
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3926 Nanaimo Street Vancouver, BCCourtesy of: Initia Real Estate, Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd.
Transportation
Renfrew affords home buyers the choice between a variety of modes of transportation. The very good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Rapid transit stations, such as Rupert Station, Nanaimo Station and Renfew Station on the Expo Skytrain and Millennium Skytrain, are usually a short walk away from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. Renfrew is also reasonably suitable for those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is easy on foot, and various businesses are close by. Biking is convenient in Renfrew since the cycling infrastructure is very good.
Services
Schools and daycares are convenient to get to on foot from any location in Renfrew. Parents have the choice between public and private primary schools. When it comes to food, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a rather short walk from any location in Renfrew. Furthermore, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes.
Character
Renfrew offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. It is easy to reach parks since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. This neighbourhood is also reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case near Trans-Canada Highway or the railway line.