Dalhousie Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Dalhousie has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Dalhousie is wonderful for those who enjoy quiet areas, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. On the other hand, parks, like Citadel Hill and Public Gardens, are especially well-situated and there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to check out, making them easy to access. Lastly, even though this part of the municipality is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite energetic, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area.

Transportation

Dalhousie provides house buyers with the choice between various means of transportation. Many of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are conducive to pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of the municipality will also draw active home buyers as it is reasonably suitable for biking. More specifically, the bicycling network is comprehensive. Travelling by public transit is easy in Dalhousie. More precisely, property owners benefit from about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes. Moving around by car is also convenient in Dalhousie. Finding a parking spot is generally easy.

Housing

In Dalhousie, about half of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy around 60% of the units in Dalhousie and 40% are occupied by owners.

Services

Daycares and schools are very convenient to access without a vehicle from most homes for sale in Dalhousie. Regarding eating, it is easy to reach the closest grocery store as a pedestrian in Dalhousie. Additionally, thanks to 50-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of Halifax, there is usually a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a rather short walk to a good selection of clothing stores.