Wedgewood Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Wedgewood. Public green spaces, such as Hemlock Ravine Park and Belchers Marsh Park, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to visit, making them easy to access from most locations in this part of the municipality. The noise levels in this neighbourhood are also very low, as the streets tend to be very tranquil.

Transportation

Wedgewood is particularly car friendly. Accessing a place to park is generally easy, and most properties for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway. However, the public transit service in Wedgewood is fairly poor. Nonetheless, homeowners have access to approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically around the corner. Travelling by bicycle is convenient in this part of Halifax. It is impractical for people walking to navigate Wedgewood as few daily needs can be met without a car.

Housing

The sizeable proportion of single detached homes in the housing stock of Wedgewood is an important part of its character. Around 30% of properties in this part of Halifax were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of the municipality offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around 85% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder.

Services

In this neighbourhood, parents and their kids will generally be able to get to daycares and primary schools as pedestrians. In contrast, there are no high schools in Wedgewood. When it comes to eating, it is very difficult to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in this neighbourhood. Likewise, this part of the municipality is a fairly good place in which to eat out, and house buyers benefit from a few cafes as well.