Beechwood Real Estate & Houses for Sale
People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Beechwood. Green spaces, including Environmental Reserve and Regency Park, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it easy to access them. The noise levels in this area are also very low, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.
Transportation
Beechwood will attract active home buyers because it is rather suitable for biking. For instance, the cycling infrastructure is fairly extensive. This area is also a fairly pleasant part of Waterloo for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without needing a vehicle. Driving is often the favoured approach to get around in Beechwood. It is very convenient to come across a place to park. In contrast, residents using public transit may find limited choices in Beechwood by reason of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, there is Laurier-Waterloo Park Station and University of Waterloo Station on the ION Light Rail. Residents have access to about 10 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop.
Housing
In Beechwood, roughly half of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are the main alternatives in the housing stock. About 55% of the properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 2000s. This part of the city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters.
Services
The closest grocery store in Beechwood is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. As far as education is concerned, it is a short walk to reach daycares and primary schools from most homes for sale in Beechwood. In contrast, there are only a very small number of high schools and accordingly they can be a very long trip away.