Regency Park
April 14, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Regency Park, Sardis Southside
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- Close to Sardis service corridor
- Multifamily and detached homes
- Great options for retirees
For those looking for a more residential setting than that offered by the downtown neighbourhoods, but still wanting easy access to shopping, medical and entertainment amenities, the Regency park area of Sardis is an excellent choice.
Located just south of the freeway and with many streets within walking distance to the Cottonwood and Chilliwack malls, this area offers a variety of housing options. Tree-lined streets such as Sapphire and Diamond offer family sized homes as well as retirement style ranchers and a surprise access to lovely walking trails and greenspace.
The Cottonwood Retirement Village and Creekside Estates on Jasper Drive are two examples of complexes designed for and popular with our senior folks. Established townhome complexes as well as some newer upscale multifamily townhomes and condos offer choices in a variety of price levels.
This area is also great for the commuter with access to the freeway via the Vedder Rd interchange and the soon to be completed Evans Rd access.
Schools
Evans Elementary School - kindergarten to grade six
Vedder Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Sardis Secondary School - grades 10,11,12
Downtown East
April 14, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Chilliwack Northside, Downtown East
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- Affordable older homes
- Mix of multifamily
- Easy access to services
With its mix of older homes on larger city lots, newer homes on “infill” lots and both older and newer multifamily dwellings, this area of town provides a wide range of housing options in a variety of price ranges.
Ease of access to the highway via First Avenue and the Prest Rd. interchange along with easy of access to in-town shopping, recreation and medical services make this a convenient and affordable neighbourhood choice for many families.
This area is bordered by Yale Rd to the North, Hazel St to the west , with agricultrual land to the east with the CN rail line forming its southern border.
Schools
Little Mountain Elementary School - kindergarten to grade six
F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary -kindergarten to grade six
Chilliwack Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Secondary School - grades 10,11,12
Southlands
April 14, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Chilliwack Northside, Southlands
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- Affordable detached homes
- New multifamily developments
- Chilliwack Airport
With Chillliwack’s City Hall at its centre, the Southlands area of Chilliwack is primarily a residential area flanked by commercial/retail districts along Young Rd to the west and adjacent to Chilliwack’s Regional Airport on Airport Road to the south. With homes built mostly in the 50’s and 60’s and with further development in the 80’s, these established neighbourhoods offer a variety of housing styles and prices.
Significant development has occurred in the area since 2000 and today a variety of newer townhome options are available to families, particularly along Chilliwack Central, Walters, Airport Road and Broadway.
This area is also home to several popular gated seniors’ and adult oriented complexes including Willowbrooke, Beacon Downes, Hazelwood and Country Grove.
Schools
Robertson Elementary School - kindergarten to grade six
F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary -kindergarten to grade six
AD Rundle Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Middle School - grades 7,8,9
Chilliwack Secondary School - grades 10,11,12
Sardis Park
April 6, 2009 by Anita
Filed under Sardis Park, Sardis Southside
- Older, established residential area of custom built homes
- Newer area with mix of detached, multifamily and senior’s complexes
- Sardis “duck” park with small lake, playground and walking paths
Ask two locals to describe Sardis Park and you’re likely to get two very different answers. One may describe the original Sardis Park, another the new.
The original Sardis Park is a lovely established residential area of larger, many custom built, homes on oversized treed lots. Developed beginning in the 1970’s with the first homes backing onto Sardis park itself, overlooking its walking trails and sparkling lake, this sought after neighbourhood with its mature, landscaped lots and meandering streets has been the pride of those that reside there and often the envy of those that with they did. The area has continued to grow over the years , extending to Chilliwack River Road to the east , Britton Ave to the north and Higginson Rd to the south.
In early 2000’s and again in 2007, 2 large tracts of previously undeveloped land adjacent to this area became available for housing. This new area of Sardis park, running adjacent to Vedder Rd and to the south of Higginson, is a mix of lovely newer family homes, well-appointed townhomes, low-rise condominiums and two large adult gated complexes comprised of upscale detached retirement ranchers.
Along with this new development came a commercial component providing the residents of the area with closer access to some retail, banking and medical services.
Schools
Sardis Elementary School - grades kindergarten to grade six
Vedder Middle School - grade 7, 8, 9
Sardis Secondary - grade 10, 11 12
Vedder Crossing
March 12, 2009 by Editor
Filed under Sardis Southside, Vedder Crossing
- Vedder Rd. corridor
- Affordable multifamily and single detached
- Opportunities for seniors and first-time buyers
A variety of multifamily complexes along the Vedder road corridor, built mostly in the 1990’s provide affordable family living for young families and first time buyers.
Stretching from the Promontory/Watson Rd intersection on the north to the Vedder River bridge on the south, this area struggled somewhat with the closing of CFB Chilliwack in 1997 but is enjoying new vitality and growth with the development of neighbouring Garrison Crossing and the establishment of the Education Park adjacent to this area.
The retail services available to residents here are growing and being rejuvenated and the boutique style commercial corner at Garrison Crossing will make this a vibrant, desirable location in the very near future. The subdivisions of detached homes accessed via Thomas Rd began in the late 70’s and further developed in the late 1990’s with quiet cul-de-sacs which have become a choice neighbourhood for families since the opening of the new GW Graham Middle/Secondary School here.
At the eastern boundary is Halcyon Meadows, a recently developed gated community of over 200 detached retirement style ranchers and current new construction at the southern end of Vedder Crossing is bringing additional condominium housing options to this area as well.
Nature lovers will enjoy the quick access to the trails and fishing along the Vedder/Chilliwack Rivers and commutors can avoid in-town traffic with the Keith Wilson Rd route to the freeway.
Schools
Vedder Elementary School - grades kindergarten to grade six
GW Graham Middle/Senior School - grade 7-12
Sardis Secondary - grade 10, 11 12
