Douglas-Gilpin, Burnaby, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Douglas-Gilpin, around 30% of buildings are single detached homes, and the remaining properties are mainly small apartment buildings, duplexes, and townhouses. This neighbourhood has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. Around 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were built between 1960 and 1980, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Douglas-Gilpin real estate
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Transportation
The fairly good public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. For instance, house owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally just around the corner. In contrast, there aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of Douglas-Gilpin, despite the fact that running common errands is easy by walking. Cycling is difficult in this part of the city because there are few bike lanes, and there is a significant amount of elevation changes. In contrast, driving is an excellent transportation option in this part of the city. It is very easy to park, and it is a short drive to the nearest highway, such as Trans-Canada Highway, from any location in this area.
Services
Some, but not all, property owners in this part of Burnaby will live within walking distance of the closest supermarket. Conversely, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of choices, and residents can enjoy a few cafes as well. With regards to education, in this part of the city, families will typically be able to get to daycares and schools by walking.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Douglas-Gilpin. It is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. This area is also reasonably quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case near Trans-Canada Highway.
