Forest Heights - West Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Forest Heights - West offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of Kitchener is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Laurentian Wetlands and Detweiler Park Natural Area, and they are very well-located, making it very easy to access them.

Transportation

The car is usually the favoured way to move around in this area. It is convenient to find a parking spot, and many homes for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 7 & 8. In contrast, public transit users may have few options in Forest Heights - West due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are commonly very close by. It is sometimes difficult for pedestrians to move around in Forest Heights - West because few common errands can be run without a vehicle. However, this part of the city is bike-friendly because the bicycling network is reasonably good.

Housing

Most of the housing growth in Forest Heights - West took place in the 1960s and 1970s. The housing stock of this neighbourhood is composed primarily of single detached homes and townhouses. Homeowners occupy around 85% of the dwellings in Forest Heights - West whereas renters occupy the remainder. However this neighbourhood is notable for those looking for three bedroom homes.

Services

Families will find that no matter where their home is located in this area, daycares and primary schools are close by. On the other hand, it can be very difficult to get to high schools on foot. With respect to food, a supermarket is typically accessible within a rather short stroll from most homes for sale in this area. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of options, and property owners are served by a few cafes as well.