Queens Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Queens is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this part of Kingston. The noise levels in Queens are low, as the streets are peaceful. However, there are around 30 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, including Memorial Centre and City Park, and they are especially well-situated, resulting in them being easy to reach from many locations in Queens. Finally, even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

This neighbourhood will draw house buyers that use different modes of transportation. Traveling by foot is very feasible for property owners in Queens; many day-to-day needs are easy to carry out without a vehicle, and a variety of businesses are fairly close by. Physically active people will also enjoy the moderately bike-friendly character of this part of the city. More specifically, there are a good number of bike lanes. Thanks to about 20 nearby bus lines, this neighbourhood is transit friendly. Queens is also moderately car friendly. It is easy to park.

Housing

Around 90% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and the rest are occupied by owners. In this area, about 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. Around one third of properties in this part of the city were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s. This area also has a good selection of unit sizes; homes range from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

Services

It is very often practical for house buyers in this part of Kingston to purchase their groceries without the need for a vehicle. Furthermore, there are over 50 restaurants and a few cafes to enjoy in Queens. Residents benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. Regarding education, it is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most properties for sale in Queens.