Fairfield Island homes for sale

What kind of homes are in Fairfield Island?

Fairfield Island is a detached-house neighbourhood. 97% of the homes on the market are single-family houses on their own lot, so the supply is set by how many owners decide to sell in a given season.

Construction dates are spread out. The median home for sale dates to 1974, with most of the market falling between 1959 and 2008, so condition and updates vary a lot from listing to listing.

What do you actually get for the money?

79% of the homes for sale have four or more bedrooms, with the 4-bedroom plan the most common of all. Family-sized space is the norm rather than the premium option.

A typical listing here offers about 2,336 sq ft of living space and 3 bathrooms.

Where a lot is reported, the median is 8,500 sq ft, which is what sets the ceiling on additions, laneway homes and future redevelopment.

51% of the listings report a finished basement, which in this city usually means either extra family space or a mortgage helper.

Enclosed parking is standard: 63% of listings include a garage.

Strata or freehold?

Only 6% of the listings in Fairfield Island are strata-titled. Most buyers here are purchasing freehold, with no monthly fee and no strata council to answer to.

Getting around Fairfield Island

Transit coverage is thin here. Most listings in Fairfield Island are not close to rapid transit or a frequent bus route, so plan on driving.

Across 28 scored listings the median walk score is 32 out of 100, computed from real walking routes. Day-to-day errands here usually involve a drive or a bus.

Setting and surroundings

A view is claimed on 74% of the listings. Views are priced aggressively and are the first thing a new tower can take away, so it is worth checking what protects one before you pay for it.