Kawartha Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Kawartha offers a slower-paced atmosphere and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Most areas in this part of Peterborough are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Lastly, green spaces, including Bowers Park, are especially well-situated and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes it easy to get to them.

Transportation

Driving is a very good medium of transportation in Kawartha. Coming across a place to park is easy. However, public transit riders may experience few choices in this part of Peterborough due to the low service level. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. Commuting by bicycle is sometimes challenging in this part of Peterborough because there are few bike lanes, and there are a good number of elevation changes. It is also at times challenging for pedestrians to get around in this neighbourhood because few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Housing

In Kawartha, roughly 70% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Peterborough is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around three quarters of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners and the remainder are rented. Roughly 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Services

It is convenient to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from anywhere in this neighbourhood. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also a few coffee shops in Kawartha. Concerning education, it is a rather short trip to access daycares and schools from most homes for sale in this part of Peterborough.