Saint-Lambert Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Saint-Lambert is a fairly good city to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. The noise levels in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area are low, as the streets tend to be tranquil - although there are still several louder sections, especially close to Autoroute René-Lévesque or the railway line. Finally, there is a fair amount of greenery in this city; parks, including Parc de la Voie maritime and Parc Jean-Drapeau, are very well-situated and there are over 100 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes them very easy to reach from most locations in Saint-Lambert. Residents will also find that many tree-lined streets are around.

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is moderately convenient to get around in Saint-Lambert. The transit in this part of the Greater Montreal metropolitan area is reasonably good thanks to a multitude of rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 4 - Jaune and Gare Centrale - Brossard, and over 150 nearby bus lines. Saint-Lambert is also rather conducive to people who like to travel as pedestrians; many day-to-day errands can be run without needing to use a car. Active people will appreciate the bike-friendly nature of Saint-Lambert. More specifically, riding is facilitated by the generally flat terrain, and there are a good number of bike lanes.

Housing

In Saint-Lambert, about one third of buildings are small apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings and single detached homes. This city has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Around 60% of the dwellings in the city are occupied by homeowners while the remainder are rented. The homes in this city are quite old, because around one third of its dwellings were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s.

Services

Families will value that no matter where their house is located in Saint-Lambert, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. On the other hand, there are only a very small number of daycares and therefore they can be a very long stroll away. As far as eating is concerned, a car is typically needed in this city to access one of around 30 grocery stores. Nevertheless, it is generally a short stroll to the closest pharmacy, which can provide some basic food items. Residents of Saint-Lambert benefit from over 100 restaurants as well.