Central Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Central is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. Although this part of the city is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and finding one of the approximately 10 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally located very close by. Central is quiet overall, as the streets are tranquil, although there are still several noisier sections, especially around the airport (Kitchener-Waterloo (Grand River Hospital) Heliport) or the railway line. There are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Breithaupt Park and Moses Springer Park, and they are very well-situated, making them easy to reach.

Transportation

Central affords home buyers several alternative means of transportation. Getting around on foot is rather convenient for residents in this part of the city; many day-to-day needs are easy to carry out without a car, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Physically active house buyers will also be pleased with the reasonably bike-friendly nature of Central. More precisely, Central boasts reasonably good cycling infrastructure. With a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the ION Light Rail, and approximately 10 nearby bus lines, Central is rather transit friendly. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in Central. It is convenient to park, and many homes for sale are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing most dwellings in Central, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. Around 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed after the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This neighbourhood has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy around two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas the remainder are occupied by owners.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short trip away in this neighbourhood. In addition, thanks to over 100 restaurants and about 20 cafes, Central is a very good area in which to eat out. It is also very easy to reach a variety of clothing stores on foot. In terms of education, schools and daycares are straightforward to access by foot from anywhere in Central.