Florence Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Florence is a wonderful community to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm atmosphere. This part of Cape Breton Municipality is very quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Finally, green spaces are very well-spread out and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, resulting in them being easy to get to from a large number of locations in the community.

Transportation

Driving is usually the favoured method to get around in Florence. It is especially convenient to find a place to park. Cycling is challenging in this part of Cape Breton Municipality since there are very few bike lanes, and there are a good number of elevation changes. It is also very inconvenient for pedestrians to get around in Florence because very few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Housing

Roughly 40% of properties in Florence were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Single detached homes and row houses are the predominant housing type in this community. Homeowners occupy around three quarters of the units in the community whereas the remainder are rented. This community is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in Florence. In addition, parents and their children may consider it very hard to get to daycares by foot. As far as food is concerned, doing one's groceries very often demands the use of a car in this community. There are a few opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.