Cité Universitaire Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Cité Universitaire is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Even though this area is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets can still be quite energetic, and with its a few nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located a short walk away. Cité Universitaire is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, however some parts can be quite loud, especially closer to the railway line, Autoroute Charest or Autoroute Félix-Leclerc. It is easy to reach parks from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are about 40 of them nearby for residents to visit.

Transportation

Cité Universitaire will appeal to home buyers that value various methods of transportation. The public transit service in this area is good. For example, property owners are served by over 50 bus lines, and most houses are very close to a bus stop. This part of the city will also attract people who appreciate being in a walkable community because it is rather pedestrian-friendly; many daily needs are convenient to carry out without the use of a car, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Cité Universitaire is a fairly pleasant part of Québec for cyclists. More precisely, the bicycling network is well-developed.

Housing

Many dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Cité Universitaire, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. This neighbourhood has a good variety of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while the rest are owners. Around 30% of homes in this part of Québec were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

It is very often feasible for house buyers in this neighbourhood to shop for groceries by foot. Furthermore, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for example along Chemin Sainte-Foy. Regarding education, daycares and schools are easy to access without the use of a car from most houses for sale in this area.