Westmount Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Westmount has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the municipality, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short walk away. Westmount is very good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Parks are very well-spread out and there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes it very easy to get to them.

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is rather convenient to move around in Westmount. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of Halifax are located in places that are reasonably well-suited for pedestrians; many daily needs are easy to carry out without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are rather close at hand. A fair number of residents in the area use their bicycle as the cycling network is rather comprehensive. The public transit access in Westmount is practical. Homeowners have access to about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. Getting around by car is also easy in this part of Halifax. It is convenient to park, and most homes for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway.

Housing

In Westmount, about 60% of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood experienced its largest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this era. This area offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are rented.

Services

It is very easy to reach the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from any home in Westmount. Additionally, Westmount is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also straightforward to reach a number of clothing stores on foot. As far as education is concerned, in Westmount, families will usually be able to get to daycares and schools by walking.