Dixie Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Dixie offers a relaxed environment and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Greenery is present in this part of Montréal as most streets have reasonably good tree coverage. There are approximately 10 parks nearby for residents to visit, including Parc Stoney Point, and they are especially well-situated, which makes it easy to reach them from the majority of locations within Dixie. This part of Montréal is also good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case closer to Autoroute du Souvenir or the railway line.

Transportation

Dixie is a very convenient part of Montréal for driving. Many homes for sale are a short drive from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute du Souvenir, and coming across a parking spot is quite easy. In contrast, commuting by transit can be occasionally challenging in Dixie by reason of the infrequent service. Nonetheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically just around the corner. Cycling is convenient in Dixie. In contrast, travelling on foot is not especially practical for house buyers in this neighbourhood as running daily errands is at times challenging without a vehicle.

Housing

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 60% of dwellings in Dixie, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood also has a good selection of housing sizes - it is quite easy to find houses ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Homeowners occupy roughly three quarters of the units in Dixie whereas the remainder are rented. This area experienced its biggest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this time period.

Services

The nearest supermarket in Dixie is generally only a short walk away. Residents of Dixie can enjoy a few restaurants as well. When it comes to education, it is a short walk to reach daycares and schools from any location in this part of Montréal.