Highland Hills West, Hamilton, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing the overwhelming majority of buildings in Highland Hills West, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. Most housing in this neighbourhood was built in the 1960s and 1970s, during its main construction boom. Although this part of Hamilton is particularly good for those looking for three bedroom homes. Nearly all of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented. Read more about Highland Hills West real estate
Transportation
The favoured method to navigate Highland Hills West is usually a car. Finding a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, Highland Hills West is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, property owners are served by a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. This area is not especially convenient for walking as few common errands can be run without having to use a vehicle. Commuting by bicycle is also challenging in Highland Hills West because travelling by bike is rendered difficult by the often steep terrain, and this part of Hamilton has a sometimes poor cycling infrastructure.
Services
House buyers in Highland Hills West generally have to turn to a vehicle to travel to the closest supermarket. Nonetheless, reaching the nearest pharmacy and accordingly some staple foods is usually convenient. A small variety of restaurants can be found in this area as well. In terms of education, in this neighbourhood, families will typically be able to reach both primary and secondary schools on foot. However, there are only a few daycares and therefore they can be a rather long walk away.
Character
The character of Highland Hills West is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. Although the neighbourhood is not home to any parks, public green spaces are very well-spread out in nearby neighbourhoods, which makes them easy to access. This area is also very quiet, as the streets are very peaceful.
