Fairview, Halifax, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
About one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Fairview, but large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of Halifax were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the municipality is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas the remainder are owners. Read more about Fairview real estate
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Transportation
This area will draw active people as it is quite well-suited for those who travel by foot; many common errands can be run without needing to resort to a car. Getting around by public transit is at times difficult in Fairview. Nevertheless, house owners benefit from approximately 10 bus lines, and bus stops are ordinarily nearby. On the other hand, driving is a very good transportation option in Fairview. It is a short car ride to the closest highway from anywhere in Fairview, and it is easy to park.
Services
The nearest supermarket in this area is generally only a short walk away. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and residents are served by a few cafes as well. Property owners benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, parents and their children will value the proximity to schools and daycares, which are within walking distance from most houses for sale in this part of Halifax.
Character
The character of Fairview is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. Public green spaces are very well-situated and there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to explore, which results in them being very easy to get to from a lot of locations within the neighbourhood. This area is quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several louder sections, especially close to the railway line.