Signal Hill - The Battery Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Signal Hill - The Battery offers an unique mix of areas that are both busy and quiet. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of St. John's with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. At the same time, this area is very quiet overall, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

Transportation

Walking is fairly practical for home buyers in Signal Hill - The Battery; running daily errands is convenient without a vehicle. In contrast, this part of St. John's is not especially suited for biking because cyclists are faced with a significant amount of slopes, and there are a limited number of bike lanes. Driving is an excellent transportation option in Signal Hill - The Battery. It is very easy to find a place to park, and many houses for sale are a short drive from the closest highway. In contrast, the public transit in this neighbourhood is not very accessible. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and it is very convenient to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Housing

Roughly three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while renters make up the remainder. In this part of St. John's, roughly 40% of dwellings are single detached homes, while townhouses are the main alternative in the housing stock. About half of properties in this neighbourhood were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1980s and the 2000s. This part of St. John's offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

The nearest grocery store in this part of the city is usually only a very short distance away. Moreover, Signal Hill - The Battery is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, and property owners benefit from a few cafes as well. As far as education is concerned, families will value that no matter where their house is located in this neighbourhood, primary schools are close by. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this part of St. John's.