Hillendale Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Hillendale offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the city with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short walk away. On the other hand, green spaces, like McCollough Park, are very well-situated and there are about 30 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes them easy to reach.
Transportation
Walking is fairly practical for house buyers in this part of the city; many daily needs can be met without a vehicle. Riding a bike is rather common in Hillendale because bicycling is made easier by the generally flat terrain. The favoured method to navigate Hillendale is usually driving. Coming across a place to park is generally easy. On the other hand, the transit infrastructure in this area is not particularly practical. Nevertheless, homeowners benefit from around 10 bus lines, and it is very convenient to get to a nearby bus stop from most residences.
Housing
About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 20% are owners. Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around 60% of buildings in this neighbourhood, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Kingston were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.
Services
Schools and daycares are very easy to get to by foot from anywhere in Hillendale. With respect to food, house buyers in this part of the city will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short stroll away. Furthermore, Hillendale is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Residents benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores.