Downtown Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder. Most dwellings are large apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this part of the municipality, while small apartment buildings are the main alternative in the housing stock. Around 45% of properties in this area were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s. This neighbourhood is notable for those looking for two bedroom homes. Read more about Downtown Halifax real estate
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Transportation
No matter the mode of transportation, it is quite convenient to get around in this area. With about 30 nearby bus lines, the public transit network in Downtown Halifax is very accessible. Driving is also a fairly good transportation option in this part of the municipality. Parking is quite easy. Travelling on foot is very feasible for house buyers in Downtown Halifax; many daily needs are convenient to meet by walking, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity.
Services
Families will value the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from the majority of homes for sale in Downtown Halifax. With respect to food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in this neighbourhood. In addition, thanks to over 50 restaurants and a few cafes, Downtown Halifax is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat. It is also a reasonably short walk to a decent selection of clothing stores.
Character
Downtown Halifax is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. There are numerous things to do in this area to check out. Despite the fact that there are many people around most of the time, there are many nearby entertainment venues, and with its approximately 20 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Argyle Street in particular offers a wide variety of bars. Downtown Halifax is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to explore and they are especially well-spread out, which makes it very easy to reach them from most locations in the neighbourhood.
