Westmount, Halifax, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Westmount, most buildings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of the municipality experienced its largest building boom prior to the 1960s, so most of the available homes are from this era. This neighbourhood also has a good variety of housing size options; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy about 60% of the dwellings in Westmount whereas the remainder are rented. Read more about Westmount real estate
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Transportation
Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is reasonably easy to travel in Westmount. With around 10 nearby bus lines, the fairly good public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Driving is often the best method to navigate this part of the municipality. It is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway from any location in Westmount, and it is easy to park. It is convenient for pedestrians to get around in Westmount; meeting daily needs is convenient, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away in this area. Additionally, Westmount is a fairly good place in which to eat out. Residents benefit from a fair number of nearby clothing stores. In terms of education, families will find that no matter where their property is located in this part of Halifax, daycares and schools are close by.
Character
People who prefer a relaxed ambience will enjoy Westmount. This area is very quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, there are a few green spaces nearby for residents to explore, making them very easy to reach.
