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Waterloo · A CLOSER LOOK

Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes location:
Waterloo.

Situated within the Kitchener - Cambridge - Waterloo metropolitan area, Columbia Hills is a neighbourhood within Waterloo, Ontario.

259 Sweet Gale St, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Waterloo

259 Sweet Gale St, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Columbia Hills

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

The character of Columbia Hills is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This area is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, parks, like Laurel Creek Nature Center and Rheinland, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes them easy to get to from many locations in the neighbourhood.

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Getting around

The car is usually the favoured method of transportation in Columbia Hills. It is especially convenient to park. In contrast, the public transit service in this part of the city is not very frequent. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. Many of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are not very suitable for those who like to travel as pedestrians as running common errands is inconvenient without a vehicle. In contrast, the bike is a very good mode of transportation in this area as there are a fair number of bike lanes.

Everyday essentials

It is frequently feasible for home buyers in Columbia Hills to shop for their groceries without the use of a vehicle. There are also a few restaurants in this part of Waterloo. Concerning education, in Columbia Hills, parents and their schoolchildren will usually be able to access schools and daycares as pedestrians.

Local character

The character of Columbia Hills is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. This area is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, parks, like Laurel Creek Nature Center and Rheinland, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes them easy to get to from many locations in the neighbourhood.

Surrounding homes

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing the majority of buildings in Columbia Hills, while the rest are mainly townhouses. This area experienced its most significant construction boom after the year 2000, so most of the available housing is from this era. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

0.0/ 5

Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Waterloo: 1.5 / 5

Elementary schools

0.0/ 5

Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

Waterloo: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

1.2/ 5

Transit is available for some trips

Waterloo: 2.2 / 5

Groceries

3.2/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Waterloo: 3.6 / 5

Restaurants

2.0/ 5

Some restaurants within a short drive

Waterloo: 3.2 / 5

Walking

0.6/ 5

Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant

Waterloo: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

2.4/ 5

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Driving

4.6/ 5

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Waterloo: 4.0 / 5

Vibrancy

0.2/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Waterloo: 1.3 / 5

Shopping

1.9/ 5

Some shops within a short drive

Waterloo: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

3.2/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short drive

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5

Nightlife

0.9/ 5

Few or no bars within a short drive

Waterloo: 2.1 / 5

Cafés

1.2/ 5

Some cafés within a short drive

Waterloo: 2.9 / 5

Quiet

4.8/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Waterloo: 4.3 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

87 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

12 places
Elementary school207 m

Vista Hills Public School

314 Sweet Gale Street

JK-8 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Edna Staebler Public School

450 Bernay Dr

JK-8 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.2 km

Kitchener Waterloo Bilingual School

600 Erb Street West

site based

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Elementary school2.2 km

Abraham Erb Public School

710 Laurelwood Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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High school2.3 km

Laurel Heights Secondary School

650 Laurelwood Dr

9-12 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.3 km

Tayba Elementary School

435 King Street North

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Elementary school2.4 km

Mary Johnston Public School

475 Brynhurst Blvd

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.5 km

Laurelwood Public School

460 Brentcliffe Dr

JK-8 · french immersion, regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school2.6 km

St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School

525 Laurelwood Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school2.7 km

Westvale Public School

265 Westvale Dr

JK-6 · regular · Waterloo Region District School Board

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Elementary school3.1 km

Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School

485 Thorndale Dr

JK-8 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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High school3.8 km

Resurrection Catholic Secondary School

455 University Ave W

9-12 · catholic · Waterloo Catholic District School Board

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

12 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

3 places

04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Columbia Hills
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$160,897

Residents in the study area

252

Owner households

83.4%

Commute on foot

0.2%

Population age

0 to 4
6.7%
5 to 9
7.6%
10 to 14
9.0%
15 to 19
8.8%
20 to 34
18.4%
35 to 49
24.9%
50 to 64
16.9%
65 to 79
6.2%
80 and over
1.4%

Housing type

Single detached
85.5%
Row houses
10.9%
Semi detached
2.1%
Duplex
1.3%
Apartment 1-4 floors
0.2%
Apartment 5 or more floors
0.0%

Household composition

Single person
8.7%
Multi person
2.3%
Single family
87.7%
Multi family
1.3%

Commute mode

Car
91.9%
Other
6.3%
Public transit
1.6%
Foot
0.2%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$160,897
Average individual income
$65,563

Total

Total individuals
252

Owners vs Renters

Owners
83.4%
Renters
16.6%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.8%
English and French
8.3%
Other
3.0%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
10.4%
High school
18.4%
Trade certificate
2.1%
College certificate
15.6%
University certificate
4.1%
Bachelor degree
33.5%
Post graduate degree
16.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.9

Mother tongue

English
57.0%
Mandarin
10.5%
English and non-official language(s)
8.8%
Arabic
6.4%
Urdu
5.9%
Korean
2.5%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
2.5%
Hindi
2.2%
Gujarati
2.0%
Iranian Persian
2.0%
Spanish
0.0%
Russian
0.0%
German
0.0%
French
0.0%
Italian
0.0%
Romanian
0.0%
Blackfoot
0.0%
Atikamekw
0.0%
Ililimowin (Moose Cree)
0.0%
Inu Ayimun (Southern East Cree)
0.0%
Iyiyiw-Ayimiwin (Northern East Cree)
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Waterloo Region District School Board ↗Waterloo Catholic District School Board ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Vista Hills - Single-Family Homes address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

259 Sweet Gale St, Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 43.4499268, -80.5922913. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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