Cresthaven Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Cresthaven is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. This part of Halifax is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, it is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Transportation

Driving is very often the favoured way to navigate this neighbourhood. Finding a place to park is generally easy, and most properties for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway. On the other hand, the transit in Cresthaven is not very convenient. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is served by a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. It is convenient to commute by bike in Cresthaven. Cresthaven is not very well-suited for people who prefer to travel by foot as meeting daily needs is sometimes challenging without the use of a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing around 60% of dwellings in Cresthaven, and the remaining houses are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1980 and 1990, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s. This part of Halifax is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 80% of the units in the neighbourhood and the remainder are rented.

Services

A supermarket is generally accessible within a rather long walk from any location in Cresthaven. A small selection of restaurants and cafes can be found as well. Concerning education, families will appreciate that wherever their house is located in Cresthaven, daycares and primary schools are close by. However, this area does not contain any high schools.