North Dumfries Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of North Dumfries is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. There are over 100 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, like Dryden Tract (GRCA) and Roseville Swamp / Blair Creek Corridor, which makes it easy to get to them from many locations in the township. This part of the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area is also especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

The car is very often the preferred way to get around in this township. It is very easy to come across a place to park. However, the transit in North Dumfries is not very practical. Thankfully, there are about 10 bus lines traversing the township. Cycling is challenging in this township because there are few bike lanes, and there are a fair number of elevation changes. It is also inconvenient for pedestrians to get around in North Dumfries because very few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.

Housing

The predominance of single detached homes in the housing stock of North Dumfries is an important part of its character. Around one quarter of properties in this township were constructed following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This township offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this township own their home and 10% are renters.

Services

A vehicle is generally needed in North Dumfries to reach the nearest supermarket. Residents are served by approximately 40 restaurants and coffee shops as well. In terms of education, parents and their schoolchildren will find that no matter where their property is situated in North Dumfries, primary schools and daycares are close by. However, neither high schools nor secondary schools are easy to reach by foot.