Open Houses in Shannon Park, Halifax

Shannon Park is an extremely good part of Halifax for getting around by car. It is a very short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in this area, and it is especially convenient to park. On the other hand, getting around by transit can be difficult in this neighbourhood due to the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, homeowners have access to a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in areas that are not very suitable for walking because running daily errands is at times difficult by walking. Shannon Park is also not particularly appropriate for biking because riding is rendered arduous by the typically sloping terrain, and the cycling infrastructure is rather poor.

It is a very short walk to reach primary schools from most homes for sale in Shannon Park. On the other hand, there are no high schools in this part of Halifax. Concerning food, buying one's groceries very often requires the use of a car in Shannon Park. Residents of Shannon Park can enjoy a few restaurants.

Shannon Park is a good neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm ambience. This part of the municipality is reasonably quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however some areas can be quite loud, especially around the railway line. Finally, although the neighbourhood is not home to any parks, parks are especially well-located in nearby neighbourhoods, which makes them easy to reach.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing the majority of dwellings in Shannon Park, whereas the remainder are mainly single detached homes. This part of the municipality offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. About 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. Around 30% of homes in this part of Halifax were constructed in the 1980s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.