Lairet Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Lairet is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. The noise levels in Lairet are reasonably low, as the streets are generally quite peaceful, although that is not the case near Autoroute Laurentienne, the airport (Québec / Héliport de l'hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus) or the railway line. On the other hand, there are around 30 green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, like Parc Henri-Casault and Parc de la Pointe-aux-Lièvres, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it easy to get to them. Finally, although this neighbourhood is not known for its vibrancy, its busier streets are still quite dynamic, and finding one of the a few nightlife venues is easy because they are generally situated in reasonably convenient locations.

Transportation

This neighbourhood will please homeowners that use various means of transportation. With around 40 nearby bus lines, the public transit infrastructure in Lairet is reasonably good. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also well-suited for people who like to travel on foot; many daily needs are easy to meet without a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are rather close at hand. Cycling is moderately prevalent in this part of the city as there are a limited number of hills to challenge cyclists.

Housing

The large percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Lairet is an important part of its character. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while owners make up the remainder. About 40% of properties in this neighbourhood were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

It is very often possible for home buyers in Lairet to purchase groceries as pedestrians. Additionally, Lairet is a good place in which to eat out, and a small variety of coffee shops can be found as well. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, parents and their kids will appreciate that wherever their property is situated in Lairet, schools and daycares are nearby.