Kitchener, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Kitchener, Ontario
In Kitchener, the residential landscape is diverse, with roughly 50% comprising single detached houses. However, the cityscape is also punctuated by towering apartment buildings, more intimate apartment blocks, and modern townhouses. Predominantly, homes for sale in the city come with two or three bedrooms. It's notable that approximately 60% of Kitchener's residents are homeowners, with the balance being tenants. A significant proportion, about 30%, of the city's structures rose during the period between 1960 and 1980. In contrast, the other residences mostly trace their origins to before 1960 or were established during the 1980s. The average price of an MLS® real estate listing in Kitchener is $845,374. Read more about Kitchener real estate
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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.