Dawson Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Dawson is a great neighbourhood for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. It is very easy to find bustling places in this part of the city. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are a very large number of people around most of the time, and with its about 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Rue Sainte-Catherine in particular offers a vast selection of bars. There is a good amount of greenery in this neighbourhood; public green spaces, such as King George Park and Parc Westmount, are especially well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out, which makes them very easy to get to. Furthermore, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for numerous streets is reasonably good.

Transportation

No matter the means of transportation, it is very easy to move around in Dawson. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are especially suitable for those who travel as pedestrians; running common errands is especially convenient without the need for a vehicle, and there are also many businesses in proximity. Riding a bike is adopted in Dawson because this part of the city features fairly good cycling infrastructure. Homeowners can depend on public transit to get around in Dawson as a result of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 1 - Verte and Ligne 2 - Orange, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a reasonably good medium of transportation in this part of the city. It is a very short drive to the closest highway, such as Autoroute Ville-Marie, from anywhere in Dawson.

Housing

In Dawson, the majority of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest of the properties are mainly small apartment buildings. This part of the city also has a good selection of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around two thirds of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while the rest are occupied by owners. Most housing in this part of Westmount was constructed pre-1960, during its main construction boom.

Services

It is a very short stroll to access daycares and schools from most properties for sale in Dawson. Regarding food, it is usually an option for home buyers in this part of the city to buy general and specialty groceries without a car. In addition, those who enjoy dining out won't have to walk far in Dawson, where over 150 restaurants and around 20 cafes can be found. It is also very convenient to access a number of clothing stores by foot.