Sillery Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Sillery is a fairly good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced environment. The noise levels in this part of Québec are quite low, as the streets tend to be reasonably peaceful - although there are still several noisier areas, especially around one of the railway lines. Lastly, green spaces, including Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge and Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende, are very well-spread out and there are approximately 40 of them nearby for residents to visit, making it easy to get to them.

Transportation

This part of the city presents homeowners with several alternative modes of transportation. House buyers who value living in an area that's walkable will welcome the rather pedestrian-friendly character of this neighbourhood; carrying out daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. The bicycle is a good method of transportation in this neighbourhood. With over 50 nearby bus lines, the transit network in this area is convenient. The best way to navigate this neighbourhood is very often a car. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways are very easy to access from any location in this part of the city.

Housing

In Sillery, around half of buildings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. About 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This area is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Around 70% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while the rest are rented.

Services

It is rarely an option for property owners in Sillery to access one of about 10 supermarkets as pedestrians. Nonetheless, it is generally a short trip to the nearest pharmacy, which can supply some basic food items. Residents of Sillery benefit from over 50 restaurants as well. When it comes to education, it is a short walk to get to both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in this area. On the other hand, it can be very hard to access daycares on foot.