Bridgeport West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Bridgeport West. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of Kitchener with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. On the other hand, green spaces, including Woodside National Historic Site and Bechtel Park, are especially well-situated and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes it easy to get to them from a large number of locations within this area.

Transportation

Driving is very often the preferred way to get around in this part of Kitchener. It is a very short car ride to the closest highway, such as Highway 85, from any location in this neighbourhood, and it is very convenient to access a place to park. However, this area is not particularly transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually around the corner. Biking is convenient in Bridgeport West. On the other hand, traveling on foot in Bridgeport West is not very popular, even though many daily needs can be met without a car.

Housing

About two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and one third are rented. Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing many dwellings in this part of Kitchener, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly 30% of properties in this part of the city were built before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

Primary schools and daycares are very easy to access as a pedestrian from anywhere in this neighbourhood. However, it can be difficult to get to high schools by foot. Concerning eating, a grocery store is generally accessible within a very long distance from any location in this part of the city. Additionally, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner.