Elmsvale Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Elmsvale is exemplified by its calm environment. Elmsvale is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. It is very difficult to get to public green spaces in the community since they are spread out sporadically. Despite that, there are a few parks nearby for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

Cars are an excellent means of transportation in this part of Halifax. It is very convenient to park. Walking is not very feasible for residents in this community because running common errands is nearly impossible without a car. The bike is a rather limited method of transportation in Elmsvale since there are a good number of hills, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive.

Housing

The sizeable percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of Elmsvale is an important part of its character. The buildings in this area are quite old, since about 45% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Around 85% of the population of this community own their home while renters make up the remainder.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in Elmsvale. Additionally, there are only a very small number of daycares and accordingly they can be a very long stroll away. When it comes to food, buying one's groceries usually demands the use of a vehicle in Elmsvale.