Waterloo, ON Real Estate - Homes For Sale in Waterloo, Ontario
In Waterloo, about 55% of buildings are single detached homes, and the rest of the properties are mainly large apartment buildings, small apartment buildings, and townhouses. This city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 70% of the units in Waterloo and renters occupy the remainder. About one quarter of properties in this city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. Read more about Waterloo real estate
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Transportation
This city is an extremely good part of the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area for travelling by car. It is straightforward to come across a parking spot. In contrast, getting around by transit can be challenging in Waterloo by reason of the low service level. Thankfully, homeowners have access to approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. Commuting by bicycle is easy in Waterloo as there are a good number of bike lanes. Many of the houses for sale in this city are located in places that are not very suitable for those who travel by foot as carrying out day-to-day needs is challenging by walking.
Services
In Waterloo, families will typically be able to access primary schools on foot. On the other hand, high schools are not especially plentiful and therefore not always within walking distance. Besides public schools, there are private primary and secondary schools. With respect to food, home buyers in Waterloo will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a rather short walk away. A limited number of restaurants and cafes can be found as well.
Character
Waterloo offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time in green spaces. The noise levels in this city are low, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially near Highway 85 or the railway line. Lastly, it is easy to get to parks from most locations within the city, since numerous properties have one within walking distance and there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to explore.