Wellesley Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Wellesley is exemplified by its calm atmosphere. Most areas in Wellesley are very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

The preferred transportation option in Wellesley is very often driving. Parking is generally easy. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very practical for home buyers in Wellesley because almost no common errands can be run without a vehicle. The bicycle is a rather poor mode of transportation in this township as there are a fair number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave, and there are few bike lanes.

Housing

About 30% of properties in Wellesley were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. In this township, about 85% of dwellings are single detached homes, but townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 85% of the population of this township own their home whereas the rest are renters. This part of Waterloo Region is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes.

Services

There are only a very small number of high schools in Wellesley and therefore they can be a very long distance away. In addition, this township does not have any primary schools. Additionally, daycares are not plentiful and accordingly not always within a short distance. Regarding food, reaching one of approximately 10 supermarkets by walking is feasible for some, but not all, home buyers in Wellesley. A small variety of restaurants is available in this township as well.