Westmount, Kitchener, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Westmount, around 45% of dwellings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners whereas the remainder are rented. Roughly one third of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Westmount real estate
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Transportation
A majority of the houses for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are conducive to walking; many daily needs can be carried out without having to resort to a car. On the other hand, bicycling is at times challenging in Westmount because there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there is a significant amount of elevation changes. Driving is a very good medium of transportation in Westmount. It is straightforward to park. On the other hand, Westmount is not especially transit friendly. Thankfully, house owners have access to a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop.
Services
It is often an option for home buyers in Westmount to shop for groceries by walking. Moreover, Westmount is a good place in which to eat out, and property owners are served by a few cafes as well. When it comes to education, families will appreciate that wherever their home is located in this part of Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo, primary schools are close by. However, there are no high schools in Westmount.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Westmount. Public green spaces, including Waterloo Park and Iron Horse Trail, are very well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to check out, making them easy to get to. The noise levels in this area are also quite low, as the streets are usually calm.