Townsite, Nanaimo, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 40% of dwellings in Townsite, and the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. Around one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Townsite real estate
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Transportation
Townsite is quite conducive to those who travel by foot; running common errands is convenient. Driving is often the preferred approach to move around in this area. Coming across a parking spot is generally easy. However, the public transit network in Townsite is not very practical. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby.
Services
It is very easy to reach the nearest grocery store on foot in Townsite. A limited selection of restaurants and cafes can be found as well. Regarding education, daycares and schools are very easy to access on foot from anywhere in Townsite.
Character
Townsite offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of the city is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case close to the railway line. Lastly, public green spaces, such as Bowen Park, are very well-located and there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit, making it easy to access them.
