Central, Waterloo Real Estate Listings

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is straightforward to get around in this area. Central is quite convenient for those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is easy, and various businesses are close by. This part of the city will also draw physically active people because it is quite suited for bicycling. For example, there are a good number of bike lanes. The public transit system in Central is accessible. More precisely, rapid transit stations, such as Laurier-Waterloo Park Station, Allen Station and Willis Way Station on the ION Light Rail, are generally nearby from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. Homeowners benefit from around 10 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. This part of the city is also car friendly. It is easy to come across a parking spot, and it is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from any home in Central.

In Central, parents and their kids will generally be able to reach daycares and schools on foot. Families have the choice between public and private secondary schools. Concerning food, it is straightforward to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from most properties for sale in this neighbourhood. In addition, Central is a good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe, for instance on King Street.

Central offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are a few green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, including Waterloo Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes them easy to get to from many locations in this neighbourhood. This area is quiet overall, as the streets are reasonably tranquil - however noise can be problematic near the railway line.

In Central, roughly half of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings and single detached homes are the main housing types in the rest of the housing stock. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. About 40% of properties in this part of the city were constructed following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.