Bolivar Heights features homes with a median asking price of $1,188,888, at $564 per square foot, and a median 102 days on market suggests buyers have time to evaluate options. While a walkability score of 26 indicates a car is often needed for daily errands, a transit score of 68 points to available public transportation for broader trips. The area offers an excellent schools access score of 85, with 7 schools within walking distance and 26 parks and green spaces nearby. Immediate amenities are limited to 2 restaurants and 2 grocers, and 23 homes for sale look suite-capable, suggesting opportunities for additional income.
Written by Vicinus from live Bolivar Heights data
Great for: investors & suite-seekers — 23 listings look suite-capable
Keep in mind: nightlife & social is a stretch — 2 restaurants nearby, but no bars or late venues mapped
Essentials
Schools
Surrey Traditional School627 m
James Ardiel Elementary861 m
Ellendale Elementary962 m
Schools access85
Transit
Nearest stop144 m
Bus stops (1.5 km)64
Transit score68
Shop & eat
Restaurants2
Cafés0
Grocers2
Amenities20
Daily needs
Pharmacies—
Green spaces26
Counted within 1.5 km of the centre of the neighbourhood; distances are straight-line. Places data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
What stands out in Bolivar Heights
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Who thrives here
Growing families
7 schools within walking distance. 26 green spaces nearby.
Outdoor-first
26 parks and green spaces mapped nearby.
Working from home
Living here
Getting around
| Where you're going | Transit | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver | — | 50 min |
| Broadway corridor / VGH | — | 48 min |
| UBC | — | 62 min |
| Metrotown | — | 35 min |
| YVR Airport | — | 46 min |
Transit is weekday morning schedules with the walk to the stop included, for trips made without changing vehicle — a dash means no one-seat ride, not that it is unreachable. Driving times are off-peak and carry no traffic.
Trails & green
26 green spaces
Including Invergarry Park and Bonaccord Creek Park, within walking distance of the centre.
Mortgage-helper stock
23 listings
Homes for sale that look suite-capable — a separate entrance or a basement apartment — of 78 that described their basement.
A separate entrance is not a permitted secondary suite.
The village
12 places
2 restaurants, 0 cafés and 2 grocers among them, within 1.5 km of the centre.
Market pulse
Median price
$1.19M
from 93 listings
Days on market
102
median, active listings
Walk score
26
out of 100
$ / sqft
$564
from 78 with a size
Bolivar Heights vs. its neighbours
| Neighbourhood | Median | $ / sqft | Days on mkt | Walk | Schools |
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