Fairmount Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Fairmount has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this part of Halifax is not known for its lively ambience, with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located relatively close by. Most areas in Fairmount are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Reaching public green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood, such as Chain of Lakes Trail Park, is very easy since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to enjoy.

Transportation

This area will please home buyers that use various means of transportation. It is convenient for people walking to navigate Fairmount; many daily errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Bicycling is also easy in Fairmount because the cycling infrastructure is rather extensive. Owing to approximately 20 nearby bus lines, residents can rely on public transit to get around in this area. Fairmount is also very car friendly. It is convenient to come across a place to park, and it is a very short car ride to the closest highway from any home in Fairmount.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing about 45% of dwellings in Fairmount, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy roughly 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood and the rest are occupied by owners. Around one third of properties in this area were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.

Services

The closest supermarket in this part of the municipality is generally only a short walk away. Additionally, there is typically a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. House buyers have access to a good number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, families will appreciate that wherever their property is located in this part of Halifax, schools and daycares are close by.