Willingdon Heights, Burnaby Real Estate Listings

Willingdon Heights presents house buyers with the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are quite convenient for those who travel by foot; running common errands is easy, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. It is also easy to travel by bicycle in this area since the bicycling network is extensive. The public transit system in Willingdon Heights is accessible. More specifically, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. Getting around by car is also convenient in this neighbourhood. It is a short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in this part of Burnaby, and coming across a parking spot is easy.

Families will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in this part of the city, daycares and schools are nearby. Residents have the choice between public and private elementary schools. With regards to eating, a grocery store is usually accessible within a short walk from any home in this part of Burnaby. In addition, this neighbourhood is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also easy to access a variety of clothing stores on foot.

Willingdon Heights is a very good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. This area is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, the majority of locations within the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, such as Willingdon Heights Park, since there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing about 40% of dwellings in Willingdon Heights, but small apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This area is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the rest are renters.