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Open Houses in Laurentian Hills, Kitchener

1 Open Houses in Laurentian Hills, Kitchener

Laurentian Hills

Located within the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Laurentian Hills is a neighbourhood within Kitchener, Ontario.

Transportation

Active house buyers will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Laurentian Hills; many daily needs are easy to carry out by walking. Commuting by bicycle is also convenient in Laurentian Hills because the cycling infrastructure is good. Public transit users may have limited options in this part of Kitchener by reason of the low service level. Nonetheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. In contrast, Laurentian Hills is very car friendly. Most real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 7 & 8, and it is convenient to park.

Services

It is a rather short walk to access primary schools and daycares from any location in this part of Kitchener. In contrast, this area does not have any high schools. Families have the choice between public and private primary schools. Regarding eating, the nearest supermarket in this area is usually only a short walk away. There are also a limited number of choices for those who value restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

Character

Laurentian Hills is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. Most areas in this part of Kitchener are reasonably quiet, as the streets are usually quite calm - although there are still several noisier sections, especially closer to Highway 7 & 8. Lastly, accessing public green spaces, like McLennan Park, is very easy from numerous locations within the neighbourhood since there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly one third of dwellings in Laurentian Hills, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Around 55% of the properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s. This part of Kitchener has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home and the remainder are renters.
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