Civic Centre Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Civic Centre has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this neighbourhood, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. Civic Centre is quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. It is very easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

This part of the city offers homeowners several alternative methods of transportation. It is easy for people walking to move around in Civic Centre; many day-to-day errands can be run without needing a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Cycling is adopted in this part of Kitchener since the bicycling network is rather extensive. Owing to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the ION Light Rail, and about 10 nearby bus lines, the fairly good public transit system makes transit a viable option for many. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in Civic Centre. Accessing a place to park is generally easy, and the majority of houses for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway.

Housing

In Civic Centre, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest of the houses are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. Around 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of Kitchener offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy around 70% of the properties in Civic Centre and the rest are occupied by owners.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away in this part of the city. Likewise, there are a large number of options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. A reasonable variety of clothing stores can also be found within a rather short walking distance. With regards to education, it is a short stroll to reach daycares and schools from any location in this part of the city.