Sand Cove Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Sand Cove. It is easy to access parks from a large number of locations in the neighbourhood since there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to discover. This part of the city is especially quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.

Transportation

Cars are an excellent transportation option in this part of Saint John. Parking is quite easy, and most properties for sale are a very short drive from the nearest highway. However, getting around by transit can be challenging in this area as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically around the corner. Sand Cove is not very cycling-friendly as there are a limited number of bike lanes, and there is a considerable amount of elevation changes. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of Saint John are located in places that are also not especially well-suited for those who get around as pedestrians as few daily needs can be met without a vehicle.

Housing

In Sand Cove, around 60% of dwellings are single detached homes, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 40% of homes in this part of Saint John were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1990s. This area offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy roughly 80% of the properties in Sand Cove while the remainder are rented.

Services

Buying one's groceries very often necessitates the use of a vehicle in Sand Cove. Nevertheless, it is generally a rather short walk to the nearest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items. Residents of Sand Cove are served by approximately 20 restaurants as well. Concerning education, in this neighbourhood, families will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools by foot. In contrast, daycares are not abundant and therefore not always within a short distance.