Upper Lands, West Vancouver, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the main housing type, representing roughly 40% of buildings in Upper Lands, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. About one third of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed after the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. Read more about Upper Lands real estate
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Transportation
Driving is a great mode of transportation in Upper Lands. Nearby highways, such as Highway 99, are reasonably easy to drive to from anywhere in this part of West Vancouver, and it is very convenient to park. However, getting around by public transit is very hard in this area. Upper Lands is not very bike-friendly because the bicycling network is not very comprehensive, and cyclists encounter quite a few slopes. A majority of the houses for sale in this part of West Vancouver are located in places that are also not very suitable for those who travel by foot as almost no daily needs can be met by walking.
Services
High schools and primary schools are not very numerous in this neighbourhood, and therefore tend to require an extended walk to get to. Moreover, it can be very difficult to walk to daycares from homes for sale in this part of West Vancouver. Regarding food, shopping for one's groceries very often demands the use of a car in Upper Lands.
Character
Upper Lands offers a wide selection of green spaces to enjoy. It is easy to get to public green spaces in the neighbourhood, since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to check out and the majority of houses for sale have a park a short walk away. Finally, as there are very few pedestrians, this part of West Vancouver is relatively serene.
