Open Houses in Rockway, Kitchener

Driving is very often the preferred method to move around in this part of the city. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy, and the majority of real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Highway 8. On the other hand, the transit access in this area is sometimes poor. Nevertheless, rapid transit stations, including Mill Station with access to the ION Light Rail, are typically within walking distance from the greater part of properties in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. Walking in this part of Kitchener is not very common, although most daily needs are easy to carry out without needing to resort to a vehicle. Biking is also sometimes difficult in Rockway as cyclists are faced with a considerable amount of hills, and the bicycling infrastructure is not especially extensive. Nevertheless, bicycling is more feasible in some pockets than others, and people often choose to travel by bike.

In this part of the city, parents and their children will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a vehicle. In contrast, daycares are not particularly numerous and consequently tend to require a long trip to get to. Regarding food, reaching the nearest supermarket by foot is an option for some, but not all, property owners in Rockway. Conversely, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities.

A highlight of Rockway is its broad selection of green spaces. Public green spaces are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, making it very easy to access them. This part of Kitchener is a wonderful neighbourhood for those who don't mind a bit of noise, as traffic during rush hour can occasionally be loud.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing the majority of dwellings in Rockway, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. Most homes in this neighbourhood were constructed prior to the 1960s, during its most significant building boom.