238 E 28th St, North Vancouver, BC V7N 1C2, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 1C2, MLS® R3038831

Welcome to the charming Upper Lonsdale neighborhood, located in the beautiful city of North Vancouver. I'm thrilled to take you on a tour of this stunning home, MLS® R3038831, situated at 238 E 28th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7N 1C2.

As a seasoned realtor with extensive knowledge of British Columbia real estate, I'm excited to share with you the unique features and benefits of this exceptional property. Let's start with the educational institutions in the area. The closest elementary school to this home is Holy Trinity School, which boasts an impressive rating of 8.5/10. This school is conveniently located just 0.42 km from 238 E 28th Street, making it an ideal choice for families. Secondary students will appreciate Vancouver Waldorf School, which is just 1.5 km away and offers a unique learning experience.

Now, let's discuss the safety and security of the neighborhood. According to the latest crime statistics from Statistics Canada (2020), the area surrounding 238 E 28th Street has an overall crime rate of 7,462.69, which is considered Average compared to other Canadian cities. However, it's worth noting that the drug crime rate is Below Average, with a rating of 157.64, and the year-over-year change in this category is a impressive -12.26%.

In terms of property crimes, the neighborhood is considered Above Average, with a rating of 3,868.86. Nevertheless, the year-over-year change in this category is a modest -1.56%. It's reassuring to know that the violent crime rate is also Below Average, with a rating of 1,152.10, and the year-over-year change is a significant -4.62%.

As we explore the neighborhood, you'll find that the bus station, Eastbound E 29 St @ St. Georges Ave, is conveniently located just 0.1 km away from MLS® R3038831, making it an easy commute for those who prefer public transportation.

Now, let's delve into the demographics of the area. The neighborhood surrounding 238 E 28th Street boasts a high percentage of residents with a university certificate or degree, at 32.9%, which is High compared to other BC neighborhoods. Conversely, the percentage of residents with no certificate or degree is a low 10.4%, compared to the BC average.

In terms of income, the median household income in the area is a respectable $91,520, which is Above Average compared to the British Columbia average. The median personal income is also Above Average, at $37,391. Interestingly, the percentage of households with a mortgage is a relatively low 55.6%, which is Below Average compared to other neighborhoods.

Unemployment rates in the area are also impressive, with a low 4.7% rate, which is considered Low compared to other province neighborhoods.

As we explore the community, you'll notice that the population change between 2011 and 2016 was a significant 4.4%, which is Above Average compared to the average growth rate of this region. The population density per square kilometre is a relatively high 3,189.6, which is Above Average compared to other areas.

Families will appreciate the average family size in the area, which is 3, and is Above Average compared to the whole region. The percentage of families with children is a high 70.2%, and the percentage of married or living common law couples is an average 58.4%.

The average age of the population in the area is 39.5, which is Below Average compared to other BC cities.

In terms of real estate, the average value of dwellings in the neighborhood is a staggering $1,356,394, which is High compared to other areas in British Columbia. The average owner payments are also High, at $1,862 per month, while tenants are paying an average of $1,520 per month.

Finally, let's look at the language proficiency in the area. The percentage of English and French speakers is 9.2%, which is Above Average, while the percentage of English speakers only is 89.2%, which is Average. The percentage of French speakers only is a low 0.1%, and the percentage of neither English nor French speakers is 1.6%, which is Above Average.

In terms of transportation, 18.5% of the population uses public transport, which is Above Average, while 70.3% use cars, which is Below Average. 2.6% of the population uses bicycles, which is Above Average, and 6.7% walk, which is also Above Average.

I hope this tour has given you a comprehensive understanding of the unique features and benefits of this exceptional property, located at 238 E 28th Street, North Vancouver,