Central Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Central is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its about 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. On the other hand, it is very easy to get to green spaces from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

Central affords home buyers several alternative means of transportation. Residents can rely on public transit to navigate this part of the city by reason of 2 train stations (for instance, West Harbour and Hamilton Go Centre) with access to the Lakeshore West, and approximately 30 nearby bus lines. People who value being in a community that's walkable will also be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly character of Central; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Physically active property owners will value the rather cycling-friendly nature of this area. More specifically, a bike share station is generally located nearby, and this part of Hamilton features fairly good cycling infrastructure.

Housing

Around one third of properties in Central were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 2000s. In this neighbourhood, around two thirds of dwellings are large apartment buildings, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Renters occupy around three quarters of the units in Central whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. This part of Hamilton also has quite a good selection of housing size options - there is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this neighbourhood.

Services

It is usually an option for property owners in Central to purchase groceries without needing a car. Likewise, there are over 100 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops to enjoy in this neighbourhood. It is also a short stroll to a very good selection of clothing stores, for instance on King Street. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are straightforward to get to by foot from most houses for sale in Central.