Welcome to Vancouver, one of the most diverse and breathtaking cities in all of Canada with a sealine lined with condo buildings.
Situated on the west coast of British Columbia, Vancouver is one of Canada's most densely populated and diverse cities, famed for its mountainous surroundings and successful arts and entertainment sectors. It's a city of beauty and indulgence, where locals and visitors alike can feel utterly at ease.
The Vancouver metropolitan area is home to over 2.4 million people, and many more are being drawn to the city, due to its beauty, with many of those new arrivals looking for condos for sale in Vancouver. Fortunately, there are many Vancouver condos for sale of all varieties, including Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Loft.
There's a good blend of condo styles here with a total of 1894 condo buildings, with many high-rise Vancouver condos for sale in the key downtown districts like the West End and Yaletown, with more low-rise and mid-rise Vancouver condos in other neighborhoods like Kitsilano, Fairview, and Mt. Pleasant.
There are a lot of different neighborhoods one can choose to live in Vancouver, and many condos for sale in Vancouver can be found in key neighborhoods like English Bay, Downtown South, and Coal Harbour.
A lot of Vancouver condos for sale are situated in the Downtown Vancouver region. This is where you can find a lot of Vancouver's top sights, like the Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver Public Library, and BC Place. You'll also find dozens of streets filled with department stores, independent boutiques, and amazing eateries.
Other condos for sale in Vancouver can be found in the neighborhoods to the south of South False Creek, separate from Downtown Vancouver, in neighborhoods like Mt. Pleasant and Cambie. Excellent amenities can be found in this area, like Vancouver General Hospital, as well as some terrific shopping hotspots and parks like Charleson Park and Granville Loop Park.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Vancouver is 29 days, and the average sale price of condos in Vancouver is $1,017,580. A total of 8421 Vancouver condos were sold last year, representing a decrease in the number of condos sold of -4%. In terms of the total number of condos in Vancouver, various new buildings are built, opening up new condo opportunities for residents.
Living in Vancouver condos can be a wonderful way to enjoy this city, as they allow you to be close to all the key areas and landmarks like Stanley Park, Granville Island, Queen Elizabeth Park, and the Vancouver Aquarium.
The general lifestyle here is pleasant, with excellent transport provided by the local Translink system, which includes SeaBus ferries, SkyTrain light rail services, and buses connecting Downtown to the suburbs. Vancouver has a walk score of 88, a bike score of 85, and a transit score of 56.
BC Electric Building is a modest concrete building with a grand staircase entrance. Large panelled windows wrap around the building and beautiful railings line balconies. These exterior features come together to create an eye appealing building. These lofts got their name from the original use of the building as an electric substation. The three-storey building is home to only 12 units, this ensures that each unit is spacious. The units have amazing loft features such as concrete floors and ceilings reach 13 feet. Units on the top floor receive added natural light thanks to skylights that illuminate the living areas. The top units also gain access to private rooftop terraces that have views of the mountains, a rarity for Vancouver Lofts. Located in Collingwood, the residents of BC Electric Building are charming residential streets. There are greenspaces like Renfrew Park and Slocan Park just minutes away from the front door. Major amenities and restaurants can be found just south of these lofts on Kingsway. Transportation is also made easy with 29th Avenue subway station less than five minutes away. There are also bus stops that run on BC Electric Building's street, Earles Street. Walking is a great option in this area thanks to the lower traffic residential streets. Car drivers can make use of Kingsway or Boundary Road to quickly get around the city, both of which are only minutes away.
Renfrew-Collingwood offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Still Creek Community Garden, German Canadian Heritage Plaza, and Renfrew Ravine Park. Schools in Renfrew-Collingwood include Windermere and John Norquay. The closest subway station is 29th Avenue.
