Rockway, Kitchener Real Estate Listings

The car is usually the preferred means of transportation in Rockway. Nearby highways, such as Highway 7 & 8, are very easy to drive to from any location in this part of Kitchener, and finding a parking spot is quite easy. In contrast, the public transit service in Rockway is somewhat poor. Thankfully, rapid transit stations, including Mill Station with access to the ION Light Rail, are commonly relatively close by from most houses in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. Even though there is a high density of cyclists, and some enjoyable pockets for bicycling exist, getting around by bicycle is sometimes difficult in this part of the city because riding is made strenuous by the typically sloping topography, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. Travelling by foot in Rockway is also not very common, despite the fact that running daily errands is easy.

Accessing the closest supermarket by walking is feasible for some, but not all, property owners in Rockway. On the other hand, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner. As far as education is concerned, in Rockway, families will generally be able to access both primary and secondary schools by walking. In contrast, families may consider it challenging for their kids to reach daycares as a pedestrian.

There is a great variety of green spaces in Rockway. Parks are very easy to reach since there are a few of them close by for residents to visit. This neighbourhood is a wonderful area for those who don't mind a bit of noise, as traffic can occasionally be loud during busier hours of the day.

In Rockway, most dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. The split between renters and homeowners is about even. A majority of the housing growth in this area took place before the 1960s.