Homes in Berry Hills
Mostly detached two-storey and saltbox-style homes roughly 12 to 22 years old on lots of about 1.35 to 2.8 acres with drilled wells and septic systems. Newer homes on Hamilton Drive (about 8 years old in a recent listing) are on municipal water and sewer and back onto greenbelt.
Who Berry Hills suits
Buyers who want acreage-style privacy and a newer home without leaving Sackville.
Schools near Berry Hills
- Millwood HighSenior high (grades 9-12, late French Immersion), 141 Millwood Drive, Middle Sackville
- Sackville Heights Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-8; French 7-8), 956 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville
- Millwood ElementaryElementary (Primary to grade 5), 190 Beaver Bank Cross Road, Middle Sackville
- Sackville Heights ElementaryElementary (Primary to grade 5), 1225 Old Sackville Road, Middle Sackville
- Harry R. Hamilton ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5; hosts Pre-Primary for the Millwood family), 40 Hamilton Drive, Middle Sackville
Harry R. Hamilton Elementary is on Hamilton Drive, within walking distance of parts of the subdivision; the area is in the Millwood family. Families should confirm the catchment for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder (Home Address Lookup), because boundaries can change.
Parks, lakes and recreation
- Greenbelt and city-owned land bordering parts of Hamilton Drive
- Laurie Lively Park bike park on nearby Rosemary Drive
Shopping, transit and services
- Sackville Drive shopping in Middle and Lower Sackville
Commute from Berry Hills
Quick access to Highway 101 via Margeson Drive, according to listings. No sourced drive time.
Berry Hills homes for sale
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Berry Hills FAQ
What are lot sizes like in Berry Hills?
Many Berry Hills homes sit on private, treed lots of roughly 1.35 to 2.8 acres. The newer Hamilton Drive section has smaller, fully serviced lots.
Is Berry Hills on city water and sewer?
Most of the acreage lots use a drilled well and septic system. The newer Hamilton Drive part of Berry Hills is on municipal water and sewer, so check each property.
What schools are near Berry Hills?
Harry R. Hamilton Elementary is on Hamilton Drive, and the area is in the Millwood family of schools ending at Millwood High. Confirm with HRCE's School Finder.
How old are the homes in Berry Hills?
Recent listings show homes roughly 8 to 22 years old, so this is one of Sackville's newer subdivisions.
Is Berry Hills close to the highway?
Yes. Listings note quick access to Highway 101 by way of Margeson Drive.
Where can I see homes for sale in Berry Hills?
Use the map search on this site and choose Berry Hills in the neighbourhood filter. Save the search and you'll get new Berry Hills listings by email, or book a showing and Chris will meet you there.
What parks and recreation are near Berry Hills?
Nearby options include Greenbelt and city-owned land bordering parts of Hamilton Drive; Laurie Lively Park bike park on nearby Rosemary Drive.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Berry Hills?
Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, lives in Sackville and works with buyers and sellers in Berry Hills and across Lower, Middle and Upper Sackville. Call or text 902-209-3919 or book a call on this site.
Sources
- shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/site-specific/news_feed/service-boundary-requests-middle
- sackvillebusiness.com/parks-trails
- hrce.ca/sites/default/files/2025-12/SchoolsPlus_Contacts_Nov2025.pdf
- hrce.ca/school/millwood-high
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millwood_High_School_(Nova_Scotia)
- hrce.ca/school/millwood-elementary
- hrce.ca/school/sackville-heights-elementary
- hrce.ca/school/sackville-heights-junior-high
- hrce.ca/node/10933
- hrce.ca/families/general-information/new-halifax
Neighbourhood information is a general guide compiled from public sources and recent listings. Confirm school catchments, services and zoning for a specific property before you buy.