Does Buying Near a SkyTrain Station Increase Property Value? A Clear Look at How Transit Shapes Vancouver Real Estate
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In Vancouver real estate, there’s a familiar truth: location shapes everything. In Metro Vancouver’s housing market, “location” increasingly means proximity to transit—specifically the SkyTrain. The question many buyers and homeowners ask is simple: Does buying near a SkyTrain station actually boost a property’s value?
The short answer: yes, and often by a surprising margin.
This article takes a clear look at how the SkyTrain affects both condos and detached homes, how different lines shape market demand, and why transit proximity often leads to faster property appreciation in Vancouver. You’ll also see how transit-oriented development—the region’s push to increase density around major transit hubs—plays a key role in creating long-term value.
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