# Melville Cove Maps Three Parks and Nineteen Transit Stops

Melville Cove includes three parks and nineteen transit stops. These amenities define the neighbourhood's current mapped infrastructure profile.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Days on Market: 20 days. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://thepikegroup.ca/sold-on-thistle.html)
- Average Sale Price: 446000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)
- Average Sale Price: 585650 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)
- Median Sale Price: 545000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)
- Benchmark Price: 541700 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)
- Sales Volume: 434 sales. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)
- New Listings: 727 count. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)
- Active Listings: 1897 count. Property type: All. Scope: Halifax, NS. Reporting date: 2026-10-07. [Source](https://wowa.ca/halifax-housing-market)

## Market summary

Melville Cove includes three parks and nineteen transit stops. These amenities define the neighbourhood's current mapped infrastructure profile.

## Central finding

Melville Cove features three named parks and nineteen transit stops within its mapped boundary. Sources:
[Melville Island Lookoff Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14066890)

## Green Space Inventory

Three parks are mapped within Melville Cove boundaries. These include Melville Island Lookoff Park, Regatta Point Park, and Deadmans Island Park. Each location is attributed to the neighbourhood in the source dataset. The count reflects specific point locations rather than total acreage or facility quality metrics available in this record set.

The presence of these three distinct park names establishes a baseline for local green space. No dog parks are included in the mapped category counts for this area. This inventory provides a factual reference for residents seeking nearby outdoor areas without implying specific usage levels or maintenance standards beyond the mapped points. Sources:
[Melville Island Lookoff Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14066890)

## Transit Access Points

Nineteen transit stops are identified across several streets in Melville Cove. Locations include Purcells Cove Rd, Herring Cove Rd, Cowie Hill Rd, Margaret Rd, and Osborne St. These points represent mapped infrastructure positions rather than confirmed service frequencies or route details. The distribution spans multiple road segments within the neighbourhood boundary as defined by the source data.

This count indicates the number of physical stop locations recorded in the dataset. It does not verify bus schedules, passenger volumes, or direct connectivity to other Halifax districts. Residents should consult current transit authorities for operational details, as the mapped points serve only as geographic markers for potential access locations. Sources:
[Melville Island Lookoff Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14066890)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data confirms point locations but does not establish service frequency, route coverage, or resident usage patterns. Sources:
[Melville Island Lookoff Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14066890)

## City market context

From the Halifax market article, 22 September 2026:

Halifax's Months of Inventory climbed from 4.9 in January 2026 to 8 in August, marking a clear shift into buyer-favourable conditions. Sellers now face longer listing times and greater price negotiation pressure, while buyers gain leverage in a market with more options. Halifax's housing market shifted from balanced conditions in early 2026 to a strong buyer's market by August, with Months of Inventory rising from 4.9 to 8. This shift reflects slowing sales against growing inventory, giving buyers more negotiating power while sellers face longer listing times.

## Sources

- [Melville Island Lookoff Park](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14066890): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

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