West End Real Estate & Houses for Sale

West End has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. West End is excellent for those who need quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. On the other hand, it is very easy to get to parks from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this part of Halifax, the vibe can still be quite lively around its busier streets, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area.

Transportation

West End permits home buyers to travel by a variety of means of transportation. The public transit network in this neighbourhood is good due to around 30 nearby bus lines. West End will also draw house buyers who value walkability as it is very walkable; carrying out daily needs is convenient without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. West End is fairly cycling-friendly.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing about 40% of buildings in West End, and the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and duplexes. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood occurred before the 1960s. This part of the municipality has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 55% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while owners occupy the remainder.

Services

It is very often feasible for home buyers in this part of the municipality to shop for their groceries on foot. Furthermore, with 100-odd restaurants and cafes in West End, there is generally a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner, for example on Windsor Street. It is also very easy to reach a selection of clothing stores on foot. With regards to education, families will welcome that wherever their home is situated in West End, daycares and schools are close by.