Westphal Real Estate & Houses for Sale

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Westphal. This part of Halifax is wonderful for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, the majority of locations in the neighbourhood have good access to green spaces, such as Beazley Park and Red Bridge Pond Park, since there are around 40 of them nearby for residents to explore.

Transportation

Cars are a great means of transportation in this part of the municipality. Nearby highways are very easy to reach from anywhere in Westphal, and it is very convenient to find a parking spot. In contrast, this part of Halifax is not very transit friendly. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are typically around the corner. Bicycling is easy in Westphal. However, getting around as a pedestrian in this neighbourhood is not very common, despite the fact that meeting daily needs is easy without a car.

Housing

Single detached homes are the predominant housing type, representing roughly half of buildings in Westphal, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. Around half of homes in this neighbourhood were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Halifax also has a good selection of housing sizes - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly 55% of the units in Westphal and 45% are rented.

Services

The closest grocery store in Westphal is typically only a reasonably short stroll away. Additionally, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. With regards to education, schools and daycares are very easy to access without the use of a car from anywhere in this part of Halifax.