Central Frederick Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Central Frederick is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Kitchener. The noise levels in Central Frederick are quite low, as the streets are usually reasonably peaceful, although that is not the case around Highway 7, Highway 85 or the railway line. However, there are around 30 public green spaces close by for residents to enjoy, such as Kaufman Park and Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex, and they are especially well-located, making it very easy to get to them. Lastly, even though this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is reasonably straightforward to travel in Central Frederick. The good public transit access makes transit a viable option for many owing to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the ION Light Rail, and about 10 nearby bus lines. Central Frederick is also conducive to pedestrians; many common errands can be run without needing to resort to a vehicle, and various businesses are rather close at hand. Central Frederick is reasonably conducive to bicycling.

Housing

In Central Frederick, around 55% of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Kitchener has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 60% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened pre-1960.

Services

It is straightforward to reach the closest supermarket by foot in this part of the city. In addition, there are a fair number of options within a short distance for those who value restaurants and cafes. It is also a reasonably short walk to a decent choice of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, in this neighbourhood, families will typically be able to reach schools and daycares on foot.