Nelson Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Nelson is a city to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill ambience. As there are few pedestrians, Nelson is relatively quiet, although there can be more noise for those who are near one of the 2 airports (Nelson Airport,Nelson Water Aerodrome) or the railway line.

Transportation

Nelson is moderately conducive to pedestrians, although common amenities such as banks or liquor stores can be an occasionally long trip away. The bike is a fairly good means of transportation in Nelson. The car is often the favoured method to move around in this city. Coming across a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, residents using public transit may experience limited choices in Nelson as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from about 10 bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most properties.

Housing

In Nelson, around half of buildings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This city has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About two thirds of the population of this city own their home whereas the rest are renters. The buildings in this city are quite old, since roughly 45% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1990s.

Services

A supermarket is generally reachable within a short distance from most properties for sale in Nelson. A small variety of restaurants and coffee shops is available as well. With regards to education, in Nelson, parents and their children will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares on foot.