Balfour, Hamilton, Ontario Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Balfour experienced its largest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing is from this era. The sizeable percentage of single detached homes in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Homeowners occupy roughly 85% of the properties in Balfour while the remainder are rented. This neighbourhood offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Read more about Balfour real estate
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Transportation
Bicycling is convenient in Balfour as there are a fair number of bike lanes. Walking is also practical for home buyers in this area; many daily errands can be run without having to resort to a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Balfour is not particularly transit friendly. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. On the other hand, getting around by car is convenient in this area. It is a reasonably short drive to the closest highway from anywhere in this neighbourhood, and it is easy to park.
Services
It is straightforward to access the closest supermarket by walking in this part of the city. Likewise, there are a good number of opportunities in close proximity for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes. It is also convenient to access a number of clothing stores on foot. Concerning education, it is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most houses for sale in Balfour.
Character
The character of Balfour is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This area is reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally calm. Lastly, parks are especially well-situated and there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in, which results in them being very easy to reach from the majority of locations in this neighbourhood.
