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Open Houses in City Centre-Protection Island, Nanaimo

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City Centre-Protection Island Market

Use our home price trends to better gauge local market conditions and plan your next move. The graphs below show benchmark or average prices of homes sold in the area. Data generated by MLS® Systems and the MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) — Canada’s most advanced tool to gauge local home price levels and trends.
Year over year
Past 10 years
Market Price (CAD)
$695,500
Difference over last year (%)
-1.0

City Centre-Protection Island

The neighbourhood of City Centre-Protection Island is part of the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, which is located in the Greater Nanaimo metropolitan area.

Transportation

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is simple to travel in City Centre-Protection Island. The reasonably good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Homeowners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. Most homes for sale in this part of Nanaimo are located in areas that are also well-suited for people who like to travel as pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and various businesses are close at hand. Active home buyers will welcome the fairly cycling-friendly character of City Centre-Protection Island. More specifically, the bicycling infrastructure is good.

Services

In City Centre-Protection Island, families will usually be able to get to primary schools and daycares as pedestrians. In contrast, high schools are not especially abundant and therefore not always within walking distance. Concerning eating, home buyers in City Centre-Protection Island will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a short trip away. Moreover, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example along Commercial Street. It is also a rather short trip to a decent selection of clothing stores.

Character

City Centre-Protection Island has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Victoria Crescent in particular offers a fairly good selection of bars. City Centre-Protection Island is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are over 50 parks nearby for residents to visit, including Maffeo Sutton Park and Harewood Centennial Park (Sherry Fields), which results in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations in this area.

Housing

About 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. In this area, around 45% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 30% of homes in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Summary

City Centre-Protection Island offers a welcoming community with excellent accessibility through multiple bus lines and pleasant biking infrastructure, making it easy to get around without a car. Residents enjoy walking to nearby daycares, primary schools, supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants, supporting a convenient daily lifestyle. The neighborhood is characterized by a calm and peaceful atmosphere, enriched by around 30 green spaces including the beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park, perfect for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. Housing options are diverse, featuring a mix of apartments and single-family homes, ideal for those seeking cozy one or two-bedroom residences in a friendly and tranquil setting.