Welcome to Kelvin, a neighbourhood in the city of New Westminster with 2 Low-Rise buildings with condos for rent.
Low-Rise condos for rent in Kelvin are commonly referred to as buildings of less than four stories. They tend to be walk-ups without the benefit of an elevator. The charm and character of these buildings make up a large part of the draw. The size of Low-Rise condo buildings in Kelvin can vary greatly, with just a few units or they may be quite dense. The choices for configuration of Low-Rise condos for rent in Kelvin can also have a wide range.
Smaller buildings that are less expensive to build overall, may include more architectural features and other design features that set it apart. Newer builds will strive to keep the continuity of the neighbourhood. They may take historical references from the buildings around them and strive to offer what can't be found in high-rise condo buildings. These thoughtful Low-Rise condo projects are of importance in neighbourhoods where bylaws stand to uphold sight lines and other existing community elements. Older Low-Rise condos for rent in Kelvin may lack some of the amenities of newer Low-Rise condo builds. However, condos for rent in new Low-Rise condo buildings in Kelvin are not as easy to find with rising costs to build and developers wanting to maximize the number of units in their buildings.
You can find the neighbourhoods of New Westminster and Uptown nearby which have Low-Rise condo buildings. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 78. Good Transit is available in Kelvin. Kelvin is Very Walkable with a walk score of 79.
The calmer condo neighbourhood of Kelvin in New Westminster has great buildings to choose from with a total of 2 condo buildings. There is only 1 building style in the neighbourhood, 2 Low-Rise. Condos for sale in Kelvin offer something for everyone. The average days on market for condos for sale in Kelvin is 65 days. There were 11 condos sold in Kelvin in 2020. Kelvin saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 267% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in in Kelvin had an average sale price of $491,591, an increase of 16 % from the year before. This neighbourhood is Very Bikeable with a bike score of 78. Good Transit is available in Kelvin. Kelvin is Very Walkable with a walk score of 79. New Westminster and Uptown are nearby neighbourhoods.
There are some great cafes in Kelvin such as Kaminis Corner Cafe, Sago Togo, and Happy Mom's Cafe. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarket Joy Farm Market in Kelvin. Kelvin offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Moody Park and Mercer Stadium Park. If your condo building does not have it's own fitness center, locals of Kelvin work out at Jing Kune Martial Arts and Moody Park Lacrosse Box. Get your hot dogs and popcorn at Mercer Stadium Track and where you can watch Vancouver's sports teams play. If you enjoy reading you will be happy NWSS Library is in Kelvin. Schools in Kelvin include New Westminster and Lord Kelvin. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Coast Community College is located within it.