Kitchener, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Kitchener, Ontario
Homes for sale in Kitchener span a diverse mix, with roughly half being single detached houses. The area also features a variety of large and small apartment buildings, as well as townhouses. The housing market in Kitchener is primarily dominated by two and three-bedroom homes. Homeownership is fairly prevalent here, with approximately 60% of the population owning their residences, while the rest are renters. Construction trends show that about 30% of the homes were erected between 1960 and 1980, with others dating back to pre-1960 and the 1980s. The average property price on the MLS® platform is $737,081. Read more about Kitchener real estate
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About Living in Kitchener, Ontario
Transportation
Kitchener is a very convenient part of the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area for travelling by car. Most houses for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 7, and it is very convenient to access a parking spot. In contrast, commuting by public transit is difficult in this city. Nonetheless, there is the Kitchener Station with access to the Kitchener Line. There are plenty of rapid transit stations with access to the 301 | Ion. Homeowners have access to about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby. The bicycle is a good mode of transportation in this city since the cycling network is reasonably comprehensive. In contrast, walking is not very popular in Kitchener, although meeting daily needs is convenient on foot.
Services
The nearest supermarket in Kitchener is typically only a rather short walk away. Over 50 groceries are situated close by, and the best selection can be found on streets like Lancaster Street. There are also over 400 restaurants and coffee shops in Kitchener. As far as education is concerned, in Kitchener, families will typically be able to access both primary and secondary schools on foot. However, there are only a limited number of daycares and accordingly they can be a rather long walk away.
Character
Kitchener offers a relaxed atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This city is quiet, as the streets tend to be tranquil - although there are still several louder sections, especially around one of the railway lines, Highway 401 or Highway 7. Lastly, there are over 350 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, including Kiwanis Park and Tilt's Bush, which makes them very easy to reach.
