Lower Sackville (Central), Lower Sackville NS: Neighbourhood Guide, Homes for Sale and FAQ

Homes in Lower Sackville (Central)

Intensive suburban building began in the 1970s, helped by new highway links and a large Nova Scotia Housing Commission scheme. The stock is mostly semi-detached homes, smaller split-entry homes and bungalows. Recent listings show detached split-entry homes roughly 50 to 55 years old on municipal water and sewer, plus 1980s split-entry homes such as those on Churchill Downs Circle. Many residential lots are zoned R-1.

Who Lower Sackville (Central) suits

Buyers who want an established, walkable-to-amenities suburb with older, more modest homes on city services.

Schools near Lower Sackville (Central)

Sackville HighSenior high (grades 9-12), 1 Kingfisher Way, Lower Sackville
A.J. Smeltzer Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-8; French program 7-8), 46 Prince Street, Lower Sackville
Leslie Thomas Junior HighJunior high (grades 6-8), 100 Metropolitan Avenue, Lower Sackville
Caudle Park ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5), 35 McGee Drive, Lower Sackville
Cavalier Drive SchoolElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5, early French Immersion offered), 116 Cavalier Drive, Lower Sackville
Hillside Park ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5), 15 Hillside Avenue, Lower Sackville
Smokey Drive ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5), 241 Smokey Drive, Lower Sackville
Sycamore Lane ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 5), 69 Sycamore Lane, Lower Sackville

Lower Sackville is served mainly by HRCE's Sackville family of schools; some streets feed the Millwood family instead. 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

Acadia Park (650 Sackville Drive), fenced park with accessible swing playground beside the library
Sackville Heritage Park (5 Sackville Drive), home of the Sackville Cenotaph near Fultz House Museum
Bedford Sackville Greenway Connector, a 3.5 km multi-use trail along the Sackville River to Bedford
Sackville Greenway, a 1.5 km paved trail linking Sackville Drive and Glendale Drive
Leaside Community Park (35 Realty Avenue)
Sackville Lakes Provincial Park and First Lake a short drive north

Shopping, transit and services

Sackville Drive (Trunk 1) commercial strip with grocery, hardware and other retail including Sobeys, Atlantic Superstore and Canadian Tire
Downsview Mall on Sackville Drive
Sackville Public Library, 636 Sackville Drive
Cobequid Community Health Centre (emergency department open 7 a.m. to midnight daily)
Sackville Terminal and Cobequid Terminal (Halifax Transit); routes include 8 Sackville, 84 Glendale and 87 Sackville-Dartmouth
Acadia Centre, Kinsmen Community Centre and Sackville Community Arena

Commute from Lower Sackville (Central)

Highways 101 and 102 plus Trunk 1 (Sackville Drive). The HRM district profile puts Lower Sackville about 25 km, or roughly a 20-minute drive (approx.), from downtown Halifax. Bedford is next door via the Bedford Bypass and Highway 102; drive times to Bedford and Burnside were not found in sources, so check at rush hour.

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Lower Sackville (Central) FAQ

What types of homes are in Lower Sackville?

Most homes are semi-detached houses, smaller split-entry homes and bungalows, much of it built during the 1970s suburban boom. You will also find some 1980s split-entry homes and pockets of newer, larger houses.

Is Lower Sackville on city water and sewer?

Most of the established streets in Lower Sackville are on municipal water and sewer, and recent listings in the core confirm that. A few areas on the edges, such as parts of Stone Mount off Cobequid Road, have municipal water with a private septic system, so always check the listing details.

What schools serve Lower Sackville?

Most of Lower Sackville is in HRCE's Sackville family of schools, which feeds Sackville High through A.J. Smeltzer and Leslie Thomas junior highs. Some streets are in the Millwood family instead. Check your exact address with HRCE's School Finder.

How long is the commute from Lower Sackville to downtown Halifax?

HRM describes Lower Sackville as about 25 km, or roughly 20 minutes by car, from downtown Halifax in normal traffic. Highways 101 and 102 are the main routes, and rush hour adds time.

Can I get to downtown Halifax by bus from Lower Sackville?

Yes. Halifax Transit runs routes out of the Sackville Terminal and the Cobequid Terminal, including express routes during peak periods. Check Halifax Transit's current Riders' Guide for schedules, since routes change from time to time.

Where is the hospital closest to Lower Sackville?

The Cobequid Community Health Centre in Lower Sackville has an emergency department open from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. After midnight, Nova Scotia Health directs people to the Halifax Infirmary or Dartmouth General Hospital.

Where can I see homes for sale in Lower Sackville (Central)?

Use the map search on this site and choose Lower Sackville (Central) in the neighbourhood filter. Save the search and you'll get new Lower Sackville (Central) listings by email, or book a showing and Chris will meet you there.

What parks and recreation are near Lower Sackville (Central)?

Nearby options include Acadia Park; Sackville Heritage Park; Bedford Sackville Greenway Connector.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Lower Sackville (Central)?

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, lives in Sackville and works with buyers and sellers in Lower Sackville (Central) and across Lower, Middle and Upper Sackville. Call or text 902-209-3919 or book a call on this site.

Sources

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.

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