Fairfield, Kitchener, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Fairfield, about half of dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this part of Kitchener occurred prior to the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between renters and owners. Read more about Fairfield real estate
Transportation
A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are reasonably conducive to walking; many day-to-day errands can be run without the use of a car. This part of Kitchener is also appropriate for biking since the bicycling network is very well-developed. Fairfield is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. In contrast, the favoured method of transportation in Fairfield is very often driving. It is straightforward to access a place to park, and many homes for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as Highway 85.
Services
Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access on foot from any location in this part of the city. In contrast, it can be difficult to walk to daycares from properties for sale in Fairfield. When it comes to food, in most cases, a vehicle is needed to purchase groceries. Nonetheless, reaching the closest pharmacy and consequently some staple foods is usually convenient. Those who like to eat in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities.
Character
Fairfield is a good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. Green spaces, including Breithaupt Park, are especially well-situated and there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to reach them. This area is also quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case close to Highway 85.
