Open Houses in Metrotown-Central Park, Burnaby

Metrotown-Central Park will attract property owners that value several modes of transportation. The public transit system in this area is quite practical. Rapid transit stations, including Patterson Station and Metrotown Station on the Expo Skytrain, are not very far from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by about 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically just around the corner. Physically active house buyers will also value the reasonably walk-friendly character of this part of the city; many day-to-day needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. Metrotown-Central Park is not especially bike-friendly as bicycling is rendered arduous by the often hilly terrain. Nonetheless, the bicycling network is comprehensive.

Families will find that no matter where their home is located in Metrotown-Central Park, daycares and schools are close by. In terms of eating, it is usually an option for house buyers in this area to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, there is often a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. It is also a short distance to a very good choice of clothing stores.

Metrotown-Central Park is a reasonably good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. Public green spaces are very easy to reach since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. This area is also fairly good for those who need quiet surroundings, as the streets are usually reasonably tranquil.

In Metrotown-Central Park, the majority of buildings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. The proportions of homeowners and renters are about even. Roughly one quarter of homes in this part of Burnaby were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s.