Fairfields Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Fairfields is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. This area is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are about 10 public green spaces close by for residents to visit, such as Ross Bay Cemetery and Clover Point Park, and they are very well-spread out, resulting in them being very easy to access from most locations in this neighbourhood.

Transportation

This neighbourhood does not require use of a car since several other means of transportation are at the disposal of property owners. Fairfields will draw active home buyers as it is very suitable for those who travel by foot; many common errands can be run without having to resort to a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Cycling is especially embraced in Fairfields because there are a fair number of bike lanes. With a few nearby bus lines, the public transit system in this part of the city is reasonably good. However, cars are a somewhat poor means of transportation in Fairfields as it is difficult to find a parking spot.

Housing

Around two thirds of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Fairfields, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes. Around 45% of properties in this area were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even.

Services

It is usually possible for house buyers in Fairfields to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Likewise, there are a good number of opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. As far as education is concerned, it is a rather short walk to reach schools and daycares from anywhere in Fairfields. At the elementary level, there are both public and private schools.