Harbourview Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Harbourview is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this neighbourhood. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Most areas in Harbourview are reasonably quiet, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Green spaces, like Dartmouth Common, are especially well-spread out and there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to check out, making them very easy to reach.

Transportation

Harbourview will appeal to house buyers that value different modes of transportation. Harbourview is fairly suitable for pedestrians; running day-to-day errands is easy without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are moderately close at hand. It is also convenient to get around by bike in Harbourview as the bicycling infrastructure is extensive. The transit in Harbourview is fairly good. There are around 30 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are commonly very close by. The best method of transportation in Harbourview is often a car. It is convenient to come across a place to park, and most properties for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway.

Housing

Around two thirds of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and one third are owners. Over half of the housing stock of this part of Halifax consists of small apartment buildings and single detached homes, and the rest are mainly duplexes. A majority of the housing growth in this area happened prior to the 1960s. This part of the municipality offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.

Services

It is very convenient to get to the closest supermarket by foot from anywhere in Harbourview. Likewise, there are many opportunities for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. When it comes to education, daycares and schools are convenient to get to without a vehicle from anywhere in this area.