Rockway Real Estate & Houses for Sale

One of the highlights of Rockway is its wide variety of green spaces. It is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to enjoy. This part of the city is an excellent neighbourhood for those who aren't bothered by some noise, as traffic during rush hour can occasionally be bothersome.

Transportation

Rockway is especially car friendly. It is very convenient to come across a parking spot, and most houses for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway, such as Highway 8. On the other hand, residents using public transit may have limited options in Rockway as a result of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, it is convenient to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including Mill Station and Borden Station with access to the ION Light Rail, from the majority of homes in the neighbourhood. There are approximately 10 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most residences. Rockway is not particularly bike-friendly since bicycling is made difficult by the typically steep topography, and the cycling infrastructure is somewhat poor. Nevertheless, a few bicycling-friendly areas can be found, and there is a moderately high density of cyclists. There also aren't many pedestrians out on the streets of Rockway, even though running common errands is easy without a vehicle.

Housing

In Rockway, about 60% of dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. Most homes in this neighbourhood were constructed before the 1960s, during its main construction boom.

Services

It is easy to reach the nearest grocery store by foot in this part of Kitchener. Furthermore, there is generally a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores. With regards to education, daycares and schools are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from most houses for sale in this part of Kitchener.