Orleans Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Orleans is a great suburb to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. Public green spaces, such as Queenswood Ridge Park and Aquaview Park, are very well-located and there are over 200 of them nearby for residents to explore, making it easy to reach them. This area is also great for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Transportation

Orleans is car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is easy. However, this suburb is not particularly transit friendly. Nevertheless, homeowners are served by around 40 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. Orleans is rather suited for bicycling because this part of Ottawa features reasonably good cycling infrastructure, and there are a limited number of slopes. It is sometimes challenging for people walking to navigate this suburb because few common errands can be run without a vehicle.

Housing

In Orleans, about 55% of dwellings are single detached homes, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. Roughly 40% of properties in this suburb were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This suburb is primarily composed of four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 85% of the units in the suburb and renters occupy the remainder.

Services

It is easy to reach the nearest grocery store without a car in this suburb. Additionally, Orleans is a fairly good place in which to eat out, for instance on Jeanne D'arc Boulevard, and a small variety of coffee shops is available as well. In terms of education, parents and their kids will appreciate that no matter where their house is situated in Orleans, daycares and schools are nearby.