4978 Fillinger Cres, Nanaimo
MLS® # 866676
Two Elementary schools are in the Frank J. Ney Catchment Area for Nanaimo Ladysmith School District 68, Frank J. Ney & Hammond Bay. Hammond Bay is a French Emersion School (Ecole) and Frank J. Ney is a normal Kindergarten to grade seven elementary.
Homes in this area average $600,000 and above in price, though some bargains are found if you look closely. Most dwellings in this area are quite spacious with over 2300 sqft of finished living space and commonly have multiple car garages.
Frank J. Ney Elementary School offers the Strong Start program, a drop-in session with their children under the age of 5 years. During these sessions, children are socialized and interact with other children their age, playing games and activities using the school facilities such as the playground, gym and classrooms. Fairview Elementary offers this program Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to Noon.
Hammond Bay Elementary Schoool is in the heart of Hammond bay right next to Neck Point Park. Down a quiet no through road, this elementary school, that's currently undergoing renovations, is one of the largest French Emersion schools (Ecole) in the Nanaimo Ladysmith School District. Serving one of the more affluent areas of Nanaimo, Hammond Bay elementary is a point of pride for parents of children that attend this school.
Homes for sale in this catchment area can vary significantly in price, though some of the more expensive oceanfront dwellings in Nanaimo are in this school catchment area. Found along Hammond Bay Road, most properties here are well established although new developments continue to grow along Lost Lake road and Laguna Way.
All Listings | $300,000 - $400,000 | $400,000 - $500,000 |
$500,000 - $600,000 | $600,000 - $700,000 | $700,000 - $800,000 |
$800,000 - $900,000 | $900,000 - $1,000,000 | Over $1,000,000 |
The playgrounds at Frank J. Ney and Hammond Bay Elementary are in very safe areas and exceptionally well supervised by school staff. These Playgrounds are great gathering places for families with young children looking to have them socialize with other children of the same age group. Also, there is a healthy community garden the student tend to learn about sustainable, locally sourced food.
The Playing fields in this catchment area are large and well kept for your children to engage in competitive sports. The sports field at Frank J. Ney Elementary, Harry Wipper Park (pictured above), is a fantastic facility for soccer, baseball and football. This playing field is boarded by forests and Walley Creek Trail Park adding to the picturesque setting.
Living in this affluent area of Nanaimo has many benefits beyond the fantastic homes and schools. When visiting the communities in this catchment area, be sure to see the following points of interest:
*Any School information should be confirmed with the Nanaimo Ladysmith Regional School District (District 68). If you want to confirm any real estate is in a particular catchment area, please check the SCHOOL LOCATOR.
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