Fairview is a great community for first-time home buyers - or anyone looking to live within minutes of downtown Halifax at an affordable price. Get more for your money in Fairview(pop. approximately 13,000); a former community and current neighbourhood within the urban core of Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia.
History:
Fairview, Nova Scotia was established at the heart of several railway line junctions. In 1958, Fairview was the home of one of Halifax’s first suburban High Schools; Halifax West (original Dutch Village Road location). During the 1969 amalgamation of unincorporated Halifax County, communities such as Fairview, Rockingham, and Spryfield became an official part of the City of Halifax. Later in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s Fairview was home to the newly constructed and popular Bayers Road Shopping Centre. The last subdivision completed was Keystone Court at the top of Fairview in 1990.
Fairview has continued to grow in popularity; especially for first time home buyers looking for affordable housing within a short drive to downtown Halifax and Clayton Park. Fairview has been gradually gentrifying as urban professionals seeking shorter commutes into Halifax are rediscovering the neighbourhood and its century-old charm!
Dwelling Type
Price Range (Approx.)
Single Family
$119,900 - $359,900
Mini-Home
$27,900 - $99,900
Townhouse
$199,900 - $279,900
Condominium
$97,900 - $159,900
Multi-Unit
$150,000 - $600,000+
Fairview Public Schools:
Burton Ettinger Elementary: Grades PR-06. Early French Immersion PR-06 available. “Excel” Child Care program available. Click HERE for school website. 52 Alex Street, Halifax. (902) 457-8922
Fairview Heights Elementary: Grades 02-06. Click HERE for school website. 210 Coronation Ave, Fairview. (902) 457-8953
Faiview Junior High: Grades 07-09. Early French Immersion 07-09 available. Click HERE for school website. 155 Rosedale Ave, Fairview. (902) 457-8960
Halifax West High School: Grades 10-12. French Immersion available. Home of the Bella Rose Theatre. Click HERE for school website. 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax. (902) 457-8900
Private Schools in Halifax:
Armbrae Academy: Preschool – Grade 12. University preparatory school; accredited by the Canadian Educational Standards Institute. Click HERE for school website. 1400 Oxford Street, Halifax. (902) 423-7920
King’s View Academy: Grades 7-12. Located inside the Conservatory of Performing Arts building on 6199 Chebucto Road, Halifax. University Prep Junior and Senior High. Click HERE for school website. (902) 429-5434
Halifax Grammar School: Prep School, Middle School, Senior School, as well as International Baccalaureate (IB) programs available for Grades 11 and 12. 945 Tower Road, Halifax. Click HERE for school website. (902) 423-9312
Halifax Christian Academy: Preschool – Grade 12. After school supervision available P-8. 114 Downs Ave, Halifax. Click HERE for school website. (902) 475-1441
Bedford Academy: Primary - Grade 9. Max. class sizes of 20. Art, Music, and Interscholastic programs available. Mary Poppins Day Care available on site. 5 Brookshire Court, Bedford Click HERE for school website. (902) 835-2384
Halifax Independent School: Pre-Primary, Elementary School, and Middle School. After school care available until 5:30 pm on weekdays. 3331 Connaught Ave, Halifax. Click HERE for school website. (902) 423-9777
Sacred Heart School of Halifax: Grades P – 12. Single sex classes. English as Second Language (ESL) Program available. 5820 Spring Garden Road, Halifax. Click HERE for school website. (902) 422-4459
Shambhala School: Grades P-12. Independent, non-denominational day school. Creative curriculum with academics and arts. Elementary, Junior and High School. 5450 Russell Street, Halifax. Click HERE for school website. (902) 454-6100
Fairview Daycare Centres:
Happy Tots Preschool & Nursery: 89 Gordon Ave, Fairview. (902) 443-4831
