Montréal Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Montréal is a reasonably good city to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. This part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area features a good amount of greenery as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are over 1900 public green spaces nearby for residents to discover, like Parc Berthiaume-Du Tremblay and Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies, making it very easy to reach them. This city is also quiet, as the streets are generally calm - however noise can be an issue closer to one of the railway lines, Autoroute des Laurentides, Autoroute Transcanadienne or one of the 5 airports (Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport,Héliport de Montréal East ((American Iron & Metal Inc (AIM)),Héliport de Montréal (Sacré-Coeur),Hydrobase Commodore,Hydrobase Boisvert & Fils).

Transportation

No matter the mode of transportation, it is simple to travel in Montréal. With a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Gare Centrale - Brossard, Ligne 2 - Orange, Ligne 4 - Jaune, Ligne 5 - Bleue and Ligne 1 - Verte, and over 300 nearby bus lines, getting around by public transit is straightforward in Montréal. Traveling by walking is also very convenient for property owners in Montréal; all day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and many businesses are reasonably close at hand. This city will appeal to active people because it is suitable for cycling. For instance, it is an even ride to most destinations, and this city has reasonably good bicycling infrastructure.

Housing

Around two thirds of the population of this city rent their home and one third are owners. In this city, most dwellings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings and duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. About one third of properties in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

Home buyers in Montréal almost always have to turn to a car to purchase groceries in one of over 900 stores. Nevertheless, pharmacies are typically especially easy to reach on foot and provide some basic food items. A limited variety of restaurants is available in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area as well. With regards to education, in this city, parents and their schoolchildren will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. However, families may find it very hard for their children to get to daycares without a vehicle.