Vernon - BC - Canada

Foothills: A sub-division of new and newer homes just off of Silver Star Road in the North BX. Although geographically located in the BX, the Foothills is part of the city of Vernon, and pays City taxes. Even the fire protection comes from Vernon. The Foothills is surrounded by the BX (which is part of the Regional District of the North Okanagan) on all sides. Silver Star Road links it to the City proper. In terms of housing, the lower roads contain housing inventory constructed in the early to mid 1990s. As one goes further up the hill, the housing inventory gets newer. It is a 15 minute (approx.) drive to Silver Star Mountain Resort from the Foothills, and 10 minutes or less to major shopping. Most homes enjoy fabulous views. Many see all three lakes. Night views are spectacular.
 
Harwood: The area between 27th Street, the overpass, 39th Avenue, and Pleasant Valley Road to Silver Star Road. It is enjoying an increase of interest in buyers as it is located towards the north end of town which is where the bulk of the shopping facilities are. That includes the Village Green Mall, Walmart, Great Canadian Super Store, Rona and much more.

Mission Hill: The area bounded by 32nd Street, the south side of Vernon Creek, along Okanagan Avenue to Bellevue Drive and South to the Commonage. Mission Hill consists of single-family dwellings (many with suites), duplexes and some apartments. Some properties are on secluded cul-de-sacs and quiet streets and some have city and lakeviews. Mission Hill is close to the hospital and downtown and there is a good elementary school in the area.
 
Okanagan Landing: The area in and around the north-eastern arm of Okanagan Lake. A real mix of housing types from lakefront properties on Tronson and OK Landing Roads, to manufactured homes in several popular parks. All kinds of recent developments here. From townhouses to apartments, to strata communities and tourist commercial. Overall, an area with lots of future potential. The Landing is definitely an area to keep in mind for investment purposes. Boaters and beach-goers will also appreciate the Landing. Beaches include Paddlewheel Park and Kin Beach. The Vernon Yacht Club and Blue Heron Pub and Marina are located here.

South Vernon: The area between Okanagan Avenue and Vernon Creek, south from the intersection of 43rd Street and Okanagan Landing Road to Graham Park. There are quite a few rental properties here, including townhouses and duplexes. There is certainly potential for rental income in this area. The newer section of South Vernon, which is closer to Fulton School, provides a good family area. The area is generally flat and there are several cul-de-sacs.
 
Vernon City: The remainder of the City of Vernon excepting the above mentioned sub areas and Okanagan Landing. A real conglomeration of housing and zoning, ranging from older houses to duplexes and apartments. The Centennial Drive, 30th Avenue & 27th Avenue areas are popular with seniors as they are close to downtown shopping & the Schubert Centre.

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