Cambridge, ON Real Estate - Homes For Sale in Cambridge, Ontario
Homeowners occupy about 70% of the dwellings in Cambridge and 30% are occupied by renters. In this city, most dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are also present in the housing stock. Roughly one quarter of properties in this city were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This city is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Read more about Cambridge real estate
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Transportation
The favoured method to move around in Cambridge is very often driving. It is straightforward to access a parking spot. On the other hand, commuting by public transit is difficult in this city. Nevertheless, there are approximately 20 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. Cambridge is not very suitable for those who travel by foot as most daily needs are challenging to meet without the use of a vehicle. The bicycle is a fairly poor mode of transportation in this city as bicycling is made difficult by the often sloping terrain, and there are few bike lanes.
Services
A portion of property owners in this city may be able to do grocery shopping by walking in one of over 50 stores, while others will have to turn to another means of transportation. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes in close proximity. When it comes to education, primary schools are convenient to access on foot from most homes for sale in this city. On the other hand, there are only a few high schools and therefore they can be a long walk away. Parents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.
Character
The character of Cambridge is exemplified by its relaxed environment. The noise levels in this city are reasonably low, as the streets are usually quite peaceful - although that is not the case around Highway 8, Highway 401 or one of the railway lines. Lastly, getting to green spaces in the city, such as Churchill Park and Dickson Park, is easy, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore, such as Riverside Park and Gordon Chaplin Park.