Forest Hill Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Forest Hill is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. This part of Kitchener is quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to Highway 7 & 8. Lastly, most locations within the neighbourhood have reasonably good access to green spaces, like Lakeside Park and Concordia Park, since there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to visit.
Transportation
Forest Hill is amenable to biking because there are a good number of bike lanes. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of Kitchener are located in areas that are also fairly suitable for those who prefer to travel by walking; many daily errands can be run without the use of a vehicle. Driving is usually the favoured approach to navigate Forest Hill. It is easy to park, and it is a rather short car ride to the closest highway, such as Highway 7 & 8, from any location in Forest Hill. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of the city is not especially frequent. Thankfully, there are approximately 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close by.
Housing
Homeowners occupy roughly 60% of the properties in Forest Hill and the rest are rented. Around 60% of dwellings are single detached homes, making it easy to find detached homes in this neighbourhood, while large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this area took place between 1960 and 1980. This part of Kitchener has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.
Services
A grocery store is ordinarily reachable within a reasonably short distance from any location in Forest Hill. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a rather short distance to a reasonable selection of clothing stores. When it comes to education, daycares and schools are straightforward to get to on foot from anywhere in this part of the city.