Saint-Michel Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Saint-Michel is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Even though this area is not known for its lively ambience, its main streets are still quite energetic, and finding one of the about 20 bars is very easy since they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Saint-Michel is good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there are low levels of noise from traffic, however some parts can be quite loud, especially closer to Autoroute Métropolitaine or the railway line. This area also features a small amount of greenery; more specifically, residents will find that most streets have sub-par tree coverage. However, there are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to check out, like Parc Coubertin and Parc du Boisé-de-Saint-Sulpice, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it very easy to reach them.

Transportation

Saint-Michel offers property owners the choice between various modes of transportation. This area is a very convenient part of Montréal for travelling by public transit by reason of 3 rapid transit stations (Saint-Michel Station, D'Iberville Station and Fabre Station) on the Ligne 5 - Bleue, and approximately 30 nearby bus lines. This area will also appeal to house buyers who appreciate being in a walkable community because it is very walking-friendly; all daily needs can be carried out without a vehicle, and many businesses are reasonably close at hand. This neighbourhood is bicycling-friendly as the area is moderately flat.

Housing

Around 40% of homes in Saint-Michel were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960. Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing most dwellings in this part of the city, while the rest are mainly duplexes. About 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

Parents and their kids will find that no matter where their house is situated in Saint-Michel, daycares and schools are close by. With respect to food, it is very often practical for property owners in this neighbourhood to purchase general and specialty groceries without the need to get in a vehicle. Rue Jean-Talon is among the best streets for groceries. Likewise, those who appreciate eating out won't have to travel far in Saint-Michel, where over 150 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops are available. It is also a short stroll to a very good variety of clothing stores, for instance on Rue Jarry.