Thornhill Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing around 55% of dwellings in Thornhill Park, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of housing sizes - it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly 55% of the population of this neighbourhood own their home while the rest are renters. The buildings in this neighbourhood are quite old, because around 45% of its buildings were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960. Read more about Thornhill Park real estate
Transportation
The car is very often the preferred mode of transportation in this part of the municipality. Finding a parking spot is generally easy. However, Thornhill Park is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. Thornhill Park is not very conducive to walking as very few common errands can be run on foot.
Services
Both primary and secondary schools are easy to get to on foot from anywhere in Thornhill Park. However, parents and their children may consider it very difficult to access daycares on foot. With regards to eating, the nearest supermarket in Thornhill Park is generally only a reasonably short walk away. Residents of this part of Halifax are served by a few restaurants as well.
Character
Thornhill Park is a wonderful neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. This part of Halifax is excellent for those who like quiet surroundings, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, there are a few green spaces close by for residents to explore and they are especially well-situated, making them easy to access from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.
