Vertu Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Vertu is a great part of the city for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this area, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located a short distance away. On the other hand, there is a very small amount of greenery in this neighbourhood; however, green spaces are especially well-situated and there are about 30 of them close by for residents to explore, which results in them being very easy to reach from most locations in Vertu.

Transportation

Vertu offers home buyers several alternative means of transportation. Vertu will appeal to people who value residing in a compact area since it is moderately geared to pedestrians; running common errands is easy without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. In contrast, the bicycle is a somewhat poor means of transportation in this part of the city because the bicycling network is not very well-developed. Nevertheless, there are a limited number of slopes, and cycling is better in certain pockets than others. With 2 train stations (for instance, Gare Ahuntsic and Gare Chabanel) on the 12 - Saint-Jérôme and 15 - Mascouche, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, house buyers can rely on public transit to travel in this part of the city. Vertu is also very car friendly. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine, are particularly easy to access from anywhere in Vertu.

Housing

About 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. In this area, about 70% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Around 40% of homes in this part of Montréal were constructed between 1960 and 1980, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.

Services

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short trip away in Vertu. In addition, those who appreciate dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in this area. Home buyers benefit from numerous clothing stores within walking distance. With regards to education, in this neighbourhood, families will usually be able to access schools and daycares by foot.