Kentley, Hamilton, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Over half of the housing stock of Kentley consists of large apartment buildings and single detached homes, and the remainder are mainly townhouses. This part of Hamilton also has a good variety of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy about two thirds of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and owners occupy the remainder. This neighbourhood experienced its main construction boom between 1960 and 1980, so most of the available homes are from this era. Read more about Kentley real estate
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Transportation
This part of Hamilton is quite suitable for walking; most daily needs are convenient to meet without the use of a vehicle. In contrast, Kentley is not especially suited for bicycling as there are quite a few slopes, and there are few bike lanes. This area is very car friendly. It is straightforward to park, and nearby highways, such as Red Hill Valley Parkway, are very easy to drive to from any location in Kentley. However, Kentley is not an especially convenient part of Hamilton for travelling by public transit. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop.
Services
Families will value the proximity to primary schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from the majority of homes for sale in Kentley. On the other hand, there are no high schools in Kentley. Concerning eating, home buyers in this area will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a short walk away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and a limited selection of coffee shops is available as well. It is also a rather short distance to a decent variety of clothing stores.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Kentley. This part of Hamilton is quiet overall, as the streets are generally quite tranquil - however noise can be problematic closer to Red Hill Valley Parkway. Finally, there are a few parks nearby for residents to check out, which makes it very easy to access them from the majority of locations in Kentley.
