Hammond Bay, Nanaimo, British Columbia Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Roughly one third of homes in Hammond Bay were constructed following the year 2000, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. The large percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of this part of the city is an important part of its character. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the properties in Hammond Bay and the remainder are rented. This area offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Read more about Hammond Bay real estate
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Transportation
Hammond Bay is very car friendly. It is especially convenient to park. In contrast, residents using public transit may have limited options in Hammond Bay by reason of the low service level. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very well-suited for walking as running daily errands is inconvenient on foot.
Services
There are only a few primary schools in this part of the city and consequently they can be a rather long walk away. Moreover, Hammond Bay does not contain any high schools. Likewise, daycares are not especially plentiful and consequently tend to require an extended walk to get to. With regards to food, in all but a very small number of cases, a vehicle is required in Hammond Bay to reach the nearest supermarket. There are also a few options for those who appreciate close by restaurants.
Character
Hammond Bay offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as the streets are very peaceful. Lastly, there are around 10 parks close by for residents to enjoy, including Planta Park and Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park, which makes it easy to access them.
