Kent Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a calm atmosphere will enjoy Kent. Getting to green spaces from most locations in the municipality, including Lhá:lt / Harrison-Chehalis Wildlife Management Area and Echo Lake Recreation Reserve, is easy, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit, like Ferry Island Provincial Park and F.H. Barber Provincial Park. This municipality is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

Driving is a very good medium of transportation in this part of the Greater Chilliwack metropolitan area. It is very convenient to park. On the other hand, Kent is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, the municipality is served by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner. The bicycle is a reasonably good means of transportation in Kent. Most homes for sale in this municipality are located in areas that are not very well-suited for those who like to get around by walking as meeting daily needs is impractical without a vehicle.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of Kent is an important part of its character. This part of Fraser Valley is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 85% of the properties in the municipality are occupied by homeowners whereas the rest are rented. About 30% of homes in this municipality were built after the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

Services

In this part of the Greater Chilliwack metropolitan area, parents and their kids will typically be able to get to both primary and secondary schools on foot. However, daycares are not especially plentiful and accordingly tend to require a rather long trip to get to. As far as eating is concerned, some, but not all, property owners in Kent will reside within walking distance of the closest grocery store. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity.