Granville is an area in West-Central Richmond, conveniently located near the Minoru Sports and Fitness Rehabilitation Centre, Richmond Hospital, and Richmond Centre Shopping Mall. The Granville neighbourhood is an accessible area that presents a wide-range of real estate opportunities. The Canada Line is nearby for quick rapid transit to YVR and downtown Vancouver. Schools include Richmond Secondary and Brighouse and Blundell Elementary.

Lavish, palatial homes can be found replacing some of the houses originally built on large lots in the quiet streets between Granville and Blundell, while further north a wide variety of both older and newer smaller single family homes, townhomes and apartments make up the neighbourhood. With plenty of variety, Granville Real Estate provides opportunities for the first time buyer through to the empty-nester.

Lackner is a lovely residential neighbourhood of West Richmond, situated in a convenient area with easy access to all amenities. Lackner Real Estate consists of single family homes and townhouses, with a selection of original properties to recently built homes. Kilgour Neighbourhood Park can be found near the center of Lackner and is used to a great extent for soccer and baseball. District schools in the neighbourhood are Wowk or Kilgour Elementary and Steveston-London or Hugh Boyd Secondary, depending on your catchment area boundary.

At the southeast corner of Lackner, numerous retailers provide services at Blundell Centre. Anchor tenants include Safeway and McDonalds and Shoppers Drug Mart, Conveniently located with lots of parking available, Blundell Centre also offers a huge selection of local shops and services including a pet store, shoe store, chocolate shop, hair salon, barber, fresh vegetable store and banking.

Well-situated for easy access to major routes and travel, the Lackner area of Richmond is a very appealing and sought-after family neighbourhood.

Riverdale Real Estate is an array of housing types located in Northwest Richmond adjacent to Terra Nova and a developing urban village around Richmond’s legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Speed Skating Oval. The Oval has been converted to a multi-sport and wellness centre, including indoor soccer fields, ice rinks, badminton courts, sports medicine and fitness complex and is mere minutes from the Riverdale district.

An excellent mix of detached homes, townhomes and condos, in both new and more established pockets of the neighbourhood, is available in Riverdale. Many strata buildings in Riverdale were constructed in the late 1990s and some offer fantastic river and mountain views. Streets such as Dover Crescent and Lynas Lane house appealing condominium developments like Pelican Pointe and The Hamptons, which are adjacent to the district’s Dover Park. Dover Beach and Middle Arm Trail are found in Riverdale.

Riverdale is a tranquil community nestled near the Fraser River, the Oval, and Terra Nova Nature Park, yet conveniently located within minutes of Richmond’s downtown and just across the bridge from Vancouver. Schools include Thompson, Blair Elementary, and Burnett Secondary.

The easy access to Vancouver and beyond renders the area a worthwhile investment now, and in anticipation for the impressive ongoing community development nearby.

The Richmond community of Seafair was developed as part of the 1960’s housing boom and continues to provide peaceful, convenient neighbourhood years later. Beautiful and sought-after Seafair is home to West Dyke Trail and the marshlands of Sturgeon Banks. Characterized by wide roads and culs-de-sac, Seafair is located in West Richmond and made up of sub-neighbourhoods, including the ‘Monds’ (where all streets end in ‘mond’), the ‘Mores’ (yes, all streets end in ‘more’), Boyd Park, and Quilchena. Within Seafair, residential housing of all types is offered. Grand new homes are gradually replacing the houses from the 60’s but many original single family homes remain. There is a vast selection of housing options in this family-friendly neighbourhood: single family homes, townhomes and apartment complexes. Well established schools include Dixon and Gilmore Elementary, and Hugh Boyd Secondary.

The neighbourhood shopping mall provides many amenities including a major food chain, restaurants, a bank and a medical clinic. The West Richmond Community Centre and Hugh Boyd Athletic Park offer Seafair residents night-lighted fields and a vast array of community courses and sports opportunities, including tennis courts, gyms, outdoor basketball courts and a pitch ‘n’ putt golf course.

North of the historic Village, Steveston North Real Estate is a well established, residential community consisting of large property lots and well maintained original and new family homes. Older, more affordable condos and townhomes are available, as well as new developments. As with many areas of Richmond, city planners built each school adjacent to a park, providing plenty of green space and playing fields. Diefenbaker, McKinney, and Steeves Elementary, based on catchment borders, and Hugh Boyd Secondary, are the district schools in Steveston North. The West Dyke Trail, along Sturgeon Banks, leads to Steveston Village.

South of Moncton Street, slightly east of the Village is the Steveston South Real Estate region which includes a new neighbourhood called London Landing. The famous London Heritage Farm is steps down the road. Much of the Steveston South area was previously commercially zoned. Housing mostly new development, Steveston South Real Estate district has been transformed into a bustling locale featuring Townhomes and Condos, many with fabulous river and pastoral views. Steveston South Detached Homes are sometimes on smaller lots than those in other areas of Richmond, however the setting makes up for it, complete with a scenic boardwalk for strolling along the water all the way into the Village. Homma Elementary, a dual track English/Early French Immersion is the area’s elementary school. McMath Secondary is the area’s district high school, also dual track.

Steveston, where the Fraser River meets the Pacific Ocean, is a vibrant and growing area in the southwest corner of the City of Richmond. Originally an agricultural village, Steveston evolved rapidly to become a very busy fishing port, boasting over a dozen canneries at one time. The closing of the canneries has initiated a great deal of residential development, with something to suit all buyers. There are three distinct areas within Steveston – Steveston North, Steveston South and Steveston Village.

It is evident that with new development occurring on many sites, the setting, the community spirit, and the easy access to Vancouver, YVR and other areas of Metro Vancouver, Steveston Real Estate has become some of the most sought-after properties on the lower mainland. The area has quickly become a favourite location not only for the real estate but for its numerous amenities. The Steveston Community Centre offers a wide variety of programs and services. The community is host to a Canada Day parade and the world-famous Steveston Salmon Festival, held yearly on July 1st. It is evident from the visitors and residents on the busy streets that the ambience and charm of Steveston appeals to many.

Formerly the J.A. McKinney farm, Westwind was developed from 1969-1972 by Greczmiel Construction, whose subdivisions have distinctive character along with good quality and design. Westwind Real Estate is located west of Number 2 Road and borders the popular Village of Steveston. Large family homes in a newer style dominate the community of Westwind. There is a variety of mixed lot sizes and plenty of trees and greenery that enhance this community. Westwind Elementary School sits in the midst of this attractive and well built, family-friendly neighbourhood. Steveston-London Secondary is the nearest district high school.

Woodwards Real Estate provides many options in a well-established community conveniently located in the centre of Richmond. There are a selection of townhouses and condos as well as detached homes on both conventional larger than average lots.

As with many areas of Richmond, original homes are slowly being replaced by new, expansive homes, or by a total renovations of existing homes. Spacious townhouses offer adult-oriented living in a number of complexes in this neighbourhood, such as Huntley Wynd and Stratford Green.

Close to shopping, transit, parks and all amenities, Woodwards Real Estate is a very good choice for growing families or empty-nesters. Woodwards has lovely parks, including London Park and Blundell Park, with many sports amenities including walking paths, tennis courts, baseball diamonds and playgrounds. Steveston-London Secondary, McKinney Elementary and Blundell Elementary are this community’s district schools.

Terra Nova is a residential area in northwest Richmond, just minutes from Vancouver, YVR, a recreation centre located in the Richmond Olympic Oval and home to 63 acre Terra Nova Rural Park.

Terra Nova Real Estate is a mixture of attractive large or small family homes, townhouses and condominiums, the majority having been built in the past 20 years. are a short walk from most homes in the Terra Nova neighbourhood. There is a convenient shopping plaza housing a major food chain, medical/dental clinics, clothing and food outlets and more. Schools in the catchment are Spul’u’kwuks Elementary and Burnett Secondary.

Terra Nova’s abundance of park space, recreation opportunities and wildlife conservation create a perfect setting for buyers of Richmond Real Estate. The official community plan has policies to preserve and enhance the view, which stretches across the Gulf of Georgia to Vancouver Island, north to Howe Sound and the city of Vancouver, the Coast Mountains, and YVR.

Rich in history, Terra Nova is home to a heritage farmhouse, complete with restored orchard and vegetable garden. Historic cannery buildings remain and are maintained to give residents and visitors the opportunity to revisit the past. In 2007, 1.5 acres became the permanent home of Richmond’s Sharing Farm where fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested for charitable food distribution organizations. Terra Nova Village mall provides a variety of shops and services.

Residents enjoy a healthy, active community, and the easy accessibility to Vancouver makes Terra Nova Real Estate a popular and sought-after place to call home.