Quartier-des-Spectacles Real Estate & Houses for Sale
Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Quartier-des-Spectacles. This neighbourhood has a very large number of areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are often crowds of people around, a lot of entertainment venues can be found nearby, and with its about 30 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Main streets, such as Rue Saint-Denis, are very good for those who like going out. Greenery is not very present in this area; however, access to public green spaces is very easy from many locations in the neighbourhood since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to unwind in.
Transportation
This area is an excellent part of the city with regards to getting around without driving. The public transit service in Quartier-des-Spectacles is excellent as a result of various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 1 - Verte, Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 4 - Jaune, and around 30 nearby bus lines. Physically active property owners will also value the very walk-friendly nature of this part of Montréal; most common errands can be run on foot, and countless businesses of different types can be found as well. Riding a bicycle is quite prevalent in this part of Montréal because there are many bike lanes, and there is generally a bike-share station in proximity.
Housing
In Quartier-des-Spectacles, roughly 70% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood experienced its largest building boom following the year 2000, so most of the available properties are from this era. This part of the city offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners.
Services
Parents and their children will value that wherever their property is located in Quartier-des-Spectacles, schools and daycares are nearby. As far as food is concerned, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this neighbourhood. Likewise, there are over 150 restaurants and around 20 cafes to enjoy in this area.