Frederic-Back Park Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Frederic-Back Park has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Frederic-Back Park is good for those who like a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several louder areas, especially around Autoroute Métropolitaine or the railway line. On the other hand, there is not that much greenery in this part of Montréal; to be more specific, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. However, green spaces, such as Parc des Hirondelles and Parc du Boisé-de-Saint-Sulpice, are very well-spread out and there are about 40 of them close by for residents to visit, making them very easy to reach from many locations within the neighbourhood. Finally, even though this part of Montréal is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

Transportation

Frederic-Back Park will please homeowners that appreciate a diversity of means of transportation. Frederic-Back Park is a fairly convenient part of Montréal for getting around by public transit. There is D'Iberville Station and Saint-Michel Station with access to the Ligne 5 - Bleue. There is the Gare Saint-Michel-Montréal-Nord with access to the 15 - Mascouche. The neighbourhood is linked by around 20 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. Walking is also very feasible for property owners in Frederic-Back Park; most common errands can be run without needing a car, and a variety of businesses are rather close by. This part of Montréal is reasonably conducive to bicycling because the bicycling network is fairly well-developed, and there are a limited number of slopes to challenge cyclists.

Housing

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing about 60% of buildings in Frederic-Back Park, and the rest are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Renters occupy around 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood while owners occupy the remainder. About 45% of homes in this area were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960.

Services

Property owners in this part of Montréal will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away. Boulevard Saint-Michel is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, with over 50 restaurants and a few cafes, Frederic-Back Park is a fairly good place in which to eat out, for instance along Rue Jarry. It is also straightforward to get to a number of clothing stores by foot. As far as education is concerned, it is a very short trip to get to daycares and schools from most homes for sale in Frederic-Back Park.