South End Real Estate & Houses for Sale

South End has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. South End is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very calm. However, there are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to relax in, like Gorsebrook Park and Public Gardens, and they are very well-distributed, making them easy to get to. Lastly, although this part of the municipality is not known for its lively ambience, its main streets are still quite dynamic, and with its approximately 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

This part of Halifax enables house buyers to move around by various modes of transportation. It is easy for people travelling by foot to get around in South End; running daily errands is convenient without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are close at hand. This part of the municipality will also attract physically active home buyers as it is reasonably suited for bicycling. More specifically, the bicycling infrastructure is moderately comprehensive. Thanks to about 30 nearby bus lines, this neighbourhood is a fairly pleasant part of Halifax for travelling by public transit. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in this area since it is ordinarily not too difficult to access a parking spot.

Housing

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing about one third of dwellings in South End, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and single detached homes. This part of the municipality is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. Around one third of properties in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

The nearest supermarket in South End is typically only a short walk away. Moreover, thanks to 150-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of Halifax, there is typically a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. With regards to education, schools and daycares are very easy to access by foot from anywhere in South End.