Mount Royal Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Mount Royal is a 'jack-of-all-trades' when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. Finding vibrant places is easy in this community. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, there are a large number of people around most of the time, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Most areas in Mount Royal are especially quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. There are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to relax in and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to access.

Transportation

House buyers in Mount Royal have several alternatives to get around without the need for a car. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are very conducive to walking; running common errands is very convenient, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bicycle is quite adopted in this community since the bicycling network is good. With a few nearby bus lines, Mount Royal is transit friendly. However, driving is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Mount Royal as the majority of homes for sale are an extended drive from the nearest highway, and it is challenging to park.

Housing

In Mount Royal, most dwellings are small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. This community is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. Around one third of properties in this community were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.

Services

Home buyers in this area will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a short walk away. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe just around the corner, for instance along 17 Avenue South-west. As far as education is concerned, families will welcome that no matter where their home is located in Mount Royal, schools and daycares are close by.