City Commercial Core Real Estate & Houses for Sale
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, City Commercial Core is a fairly good option. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its main streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. The noise levels in City Commercial Core are reasonably low, as the streets are generally calm. Parks, such as Victoria Park and Kaufman Park, are especially well-situated and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to explore, which results in them being very easy to access from most locations in this area.
Transportation
City Commercial Core affords homeowners the choice between various methods of transportation. Getting around as a pedestrian is very practical for house buyers in City Commercial Core; running day-to-day errands is convenient without needing a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. Physically active home buyers will also welcome the fairly bicycling-friendly character of City Commercial Core. For instance, there are a fair number of bike lanes. Owing to various nearby rapid transit stations on the ION Light Rail, and about 10 nearby bus lines, City Commercial Core is a fairly pleasant part of Kitchener for getting around by public transit. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in this neighbourhood. Nearby highways are rather easy to reach from any location in City Commercial Core.
Housing
Renters occupy roughly three quarters of the dwellings in the neighbourhood and the rest are occupied by owners. In this neighbourhood, about 60% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are the main alternative in the housing stock. Around 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this part of Kitchener.
Services
Families will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in City Commercial Core, daycares and schools are nearby. When it comes to eating, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short stroll away in this part of Kitchener. Furthermore, thanks to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in City Commercial Core, there is typically a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also a short trip to a very good selection of clothing stores.