King East Real Estate & Houses for Sale

King East offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Although this area is not known for its vibrancy, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located close by. However, most locations in the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, including Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex and Kaufman Park, since there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

King East presents house buyers with the choice between a variety of methods of transportation. The transit infrastructure in King East is reasonably good. The nearest rapid transit station, such as Queen Station, Frederick Station and Mill Station on the ION Light Rail, is usually very close by from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. There are approximately 10 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. This part of the city is also very suitable for people who prefer to get around on foot; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are fairly close by. Commuting by bicycle is easy in this part of Kitchener.

Housing

Renters occupy roughly 55% of the dwellings in King East while the rest are occupied by owners. In this neighbourhood, roughly 40% of buildings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This area experienced its largest construction boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this era. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of unit sizes - it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short distance away in King East. Furthermore, this area is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. Property owners benefit from a good number of clothing stores within a short distance. In terms of education, schools and daycares are very convenient to get to without a vehicle from most homes for sale in King East.