Riverview Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Riverview is an excellent neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. Most areas in this part of Halifax are especially quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil. Finally, it is easy to get to parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Transportation

Driving is very often the best way to navigate Riverview. Most real estate listings are a short car ride from the closest highway, and it is very easy to park. On the other hand, the public transit infrastructure in this part of Halifax is not very accessible. Nonetheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most residences. Getting around on foot is not particularly feasible for residents in Riverview as running daily errands is at times challenging without a vehicle. Cycling is also challenging in this part of the municipality as there are a fair number of elevation changes, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing many buildings in Riverview, and the rest of the properties are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the properties in Riverview and the remainder are rented. Around one third of homes in this area were built in the 1980s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1960s.

Services

In Riverview, families will usually be able to access daycares and high schools by walking. However, this part of the municipality does not have any primary schools. Concerning eating, the closest grocery store in Riverview is generally only a reasonably short trip away. There are also approximately 10 restaurants and coffee shops in Riverview.