De Lorimier Real Estate & Houses for Sale

De Lorimier has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding energetic streets is very easy in this neighbourhood. Many entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are very often masses of people around, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy as they are generally located very close by. De Lorimier is reasonably quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic, however some parts can be quite noisy, especially near the railway line. The greenery in this area is prominent; it is very easy to access public green spaces from numerous locations in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to relax in. Residents will also find that the tree canopy coverage for a lot of streets is reasonably good.

Transportation

De Lorimier is an excellent neighbourhood when it comes to getting around without a car. It is very convenient for pedestrians to navigate this part of Montréal; all daily needs can be carried out without a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close by. De Lorimier will also draw physically active people as it is particularly suitable for cycling. More specifically, the bicycling network is good, and there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave. Getting around by public transit is very easy in this area. Rapid transit stations, such as Frontenac Station, Mont-Royal Station and Préfontaine Station with access to the Ligne 1 - Verte and Ligne 2 - Orange, are ordinarily relatively close by from most houses in the neighbourhood. There are about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties. In contrast, driving is a somewhat poor transportation option in this part of the city. Nonetheless, it is a reasonably short car ride to the nearest highway from any home in De Lorimier.

Housing

The predominance of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of De Lorimier is an important part of its character. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. A majority of the houses available in the housing market in this area were built before the 1960s, when a majority of the housing growth happened.

Services

Schools and daycares are especially easy to reach on foot from most homes for sale in De Lorimier. As far as food is concerned, it is very often feasible for house buyers in De Lorimier to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, with 100-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is usually a place to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also straightforward to reach a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian.