Lakeroad Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Lakeroad is a great neighbourhood to buy a home in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. This part of Dollard-des-Ormeaux is especially quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, this part of the city also features a fair amount of greenery as numerous tree-lined streets are present. There are around 20 green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Parc Edward Janiszewski and Parc du Centenaire, and they are especially well-situated, resulting in them being easy to reach from most locations in this neighbourhood.

Transportation

It is convenient to get around by bike in Lakeroad as riding a bicycle is made easier by the generally flat terrain, and this part of the city is home to fairly good cycling infrastructure. Lakeroad will also attract people who value living in a compact community as it is walkable; most daily needs are easy to meet without a vehicle. The car is often the favoured approach to navigate Lakeroad. The majority of houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is convenient to park. On the other hand, the public transit network in Lakeroad is not very practical. Thankfully, homeowners are served by about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are generally around the corner.

Housing

In Lakeroad, roughly one third of dwellings are single detached homes, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. Most of the housing growth in this part of Dollard-des-Ormeaux occurred between 1960 and 1980. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. About three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the remainder are renters.

Services

Families will value that no matter where their home is located in Lakeroad, daycares and primary schools are close by. In contrast, families may find it challenging to get to high schools as pedestrians. As far as food is concerned, property owners in Lakeroad will be pleased to learn that a grocery store is always only a long distance away. Additionally, there are a fair number of options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.