Uptown, New Westminster, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
About 60% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Uptown, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 60% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 40% are owners. Read more about Uptown real estate
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$799,000
207 232 Sixth Street New Westminster, BCCourtesy of: Rennie & Associates Realty Ltd., Woodhouse Realty
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$429,900
113 610 Third Avenue New Westminster, BCCourtesy of: Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
Transportation
Uptown affords home buyers the choice between a variety of means of transportation. The public transit service in this part of the city is fairly good due to a few nearby bus lines. Physically active people will also welcome the especially pedestrian-friendly nature of Uptown; meeting daily needs is convenient on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Uptown is not very appropriate for bicycling because bicycle riders encounter a significant amount of slopes, and the bicycling infrastructure is somewhat poor.
Services
Daycares and schools are especially convenient to walk to from any location in this part of New Westminster. With regards to food, it is very often feasible for house buyers in Uptown to purchase groceries on foot. Likewise, those who appreciate dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of options in Uptown. A decent variety of clothing stores can also be found within a reasonably short walking distance, for example on Sixth Street.
Character
Uptown offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most areas in this part of New Westminster are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, getting to parks is very easy in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover.
