Chris
Crowell Halifax REALTOR®

Halifax · Mainland Halifax

Living in Kingswood

Kingswood is a subdivision off the Hammonds Plains Road in the Hammonds Plains area of HRM, on the edge of Halifax and Bedford. It is known for executive-style homes on large, mostly wooded lots, with lakes and the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes wilderness to the south. Kingswood Elementary, opened in 2005, sits inside the community.

Homes in Kingswood

Mostly detached single-family homes on large lots, many around an acre, with garages and outbuildings and some with pools or lake frontage. Recent listings include homes roughly 29 years old. Unlike most of Hammonds Plains, about 90% of Kingswood homes have municipal water, while sewage is typically handled by on-site septic systems; some lots are on drilled wells, so check each listing.

Who Kingswood suits

People who want a larger, wooded lot and a detached home with room for a garage or pool, near lakes and wilderness trails, while staying within a short drive of Bedford and Halifax.

Schools near Kingswood

  • Kingswood ElementaryElementary (Pre-Primary to grade 6; early French Immersion), 34 Vrege Court, Hammonds Plains
  • Madeline Symonds Middle SchoolMiddle school (grades 6-9; early and late French Immersion), 290 White Hills Run, Hammonds Plains
  • West Bedford HighHigh school (grades 7-12; receives Madeline Symonds students for senior high), 50 Broad Street, Bedford

Kingswood Elementary is in HRCE's West Bedford family of schools and lists Madeline Symonds Middle School and West Bedford High as its feeder schools. The school opened in November 2005 with room for about 600 students. Confirm the catchment for a specific address with HRCE's School Finder, because boundaries can change.

Parks, lakes and recreation

  • Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes wilderness to the south, a candidate National Urban Park with Acadian forest, wetlands and a chain of lakes
  • Wilderness access points every few streets with marked trails for walking and jogging (per local real estate guide)
  • Small lakes and streams throughout the subdivision
  • Kingswood Elementary grounds and playground

Shopping, transit and services

  • Halifax Transit route 433 Tantallon on the Hammonds Plains Road to Lacewood Terminal; the 330 Tantallon-Sheldrake Lake Regional Express also uses the Hammonds Plains Road
  • Small plaza nearby with a pharmacy, gas station, medical clinic and restaurants, plus Kingswood Market (per local real estate guide)
  • Shopping and services at Larry Uteck in Bedford West
  • Glen Arbour golf course and Hatfield Farm nearby

Commute from Kingswood

Kingswood connects to the Hammonds Plains Road (Route 213), which leads toward Bedford and Highway 102. A recent Kingswood listing describes the drive as about 20 minutes to downtown Halifax.

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Kingswood FAQ

Where is Kingswood?

Kingswood is a subdivision off the Hammonds Plains Road in the Hammonds Plains area, on the edge of Halifax and Bedford. Many listings use a Hammonds Plains address, and the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes wilderness lies to the south.

Is Kingswood on city water and sewer?

Most of Kingswood has municipal water (about 90% of homes), which sets it apart from much of Hammonds Plains. Sewage is typically an on-site septic system, and some lots use drilled wells, so check each listing.

What schools serve Kingswood?

Kingswood Elementary (Pre-Primary to grade 6, with early French Immersion) is inside the community. Students then go to Madeline Symonds Middle School and West Bedford High. Confirm your address with HRCE's School Finder.

What are homes like in Kingswood?

Kingswood is mostly detached, executive-style homes on large wooded lots, many around an acre. Garages, outbuildings, pools and lake frontage are common features in listings.

Is there a bus from Kingswood?

Halifax Transit route 433 Tantallon runs along the Hammonds Plains Road to the Lacewood Terminal in Clayton Park, and the 330 regional express also uses the road. Stops are on the main road rather than inside the subdivision, so check the Riders' Guide for current stops and times.

What is the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes area?

It is a large area of Acadian forest, wetlands and lakes on the western edge of Halifax's urban core, next to Kingswood. It is a proposed regional park and a candidate National Urban Park, which Parks Canada moved into the planning phase in 2023.

Where can I see homes for sale in Kingswood?

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

What parks and recreation are near Kingswood?

Nearby options include Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes wilderness to the south; Wilderness access points every few streets with marked trails for walking and jogging; Small lakes and streams throughout the subdivision.

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Kingswood?

Chris Crowell, REALTOR® with REMAX NOVA, works with buyers and sellers in Kingswood and across Halifax, from the peninsula to the mainland suburbs. Call or text 902-914-5455 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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