Hearst Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced environment will enjoy Hearst. Hearst is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

The favoured method of transportation in Hearst is very often a car. It is very convenient to access a parking spot. Getting around as a pedestrian is not very practical for property owners in this town because carrying out daily needs is at times difficult without a car. However, the bicycle is a fairly good means of transportation in Hearst.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing many dwellings in Hearst, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. About 45% of properties in this town were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Cochrane District also has a good variety of housing size options; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the units in the town are occupied by homeowners and 40% are rented.

Services

A portion of residents in this town may be able to purchase their groceries without a car, while others will have to rely on a vehicle. A small number of restaurants and coffee shops are available as well. With regards to education, in Hearst, families will typically be able to reach daycares and schools on foot.