Smiths Settlement Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a slower-paced ambience will enjoy Smiths Settlement. Most areas in Smiths Settlement are reasonably quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. It is rather difficult to access parks from the majority of locations within the community since they aren't well-spread out. Still, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to relax in.

Transportation

Smiths Settlement is an extraordinarily good part of Halifax for travelling by car. Finding a place to park is easy. The bike is a sometimes poor method of transportation in Smiths Settlement because the bicycling infrastructure is not very extensive, and there are a fair number of slopes for cyclists to brave. Most homes for sale in this part of the municipality are located in areas that are also not very suitable for those who prefer to travel by walking because running common errands is very inconvenient without a car.

Housing

Roughly 85% of the population of this community own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. In this part of the municipality, almost all dwellings are single detached homes. About 30% of properties in this community were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This community is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes.

Services

There are no high schools and no primary schools in Smiths Settlement. Furthermore, there are only a few daycares and consequently they can be an extended walk away. As far as eating is concerned, it is very rarely possible for home buyers in Smiths Settlement to do their grocery shopping by foot. There are also a few options for those who appreciate nearby restaurants.