Willowdale Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Willowdale is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Although this part of Waterloo is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the a few bars is sometimes hard as they are generally located relatively close by. Willowdale is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. There are around 40 parks close by for residents to explore, like Hillside Reserve and Moses Springer Park, resulting in them being easy to access from most locations in the neighbourhood.

Transportation

House buyers who appreciate being able to walk everywhere will enjoy the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of Willowdale; many common errands can be run without needing a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. It is also convenient to travel by bike in this neighbourhood. The public transit service in Willowdale is not particularly practical. Thankfully, house owners can depend on the Kitchener on the Kitchener. Property owners are served by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. In contrast, cars are a very good medium of transportation in Willowdale. The majority of properties for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as Highway 85, and it is easy to find a parking spot.

Housing

Homeowners occupy about two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood and one third are occupied by renters. Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 55% of dwellings in this neighbourhood, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest construction boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

It is generally practical for house buyers in this neighbourhood to buy groceries by foot. In addition, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, daycares and schools are very easy to reach without needing a car from most houses for sale in this area.