Villeray Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Villeray has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do in this part of Montréal is very easy. Despite the fact that there are few nearby entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area. Rue Saint-Hubert is among the most dynamic streets in this part of the city. Most areas in Villeray are quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case closer to the railway line or Autoroute Métropolitaine. The greenery in this area is quite prominent; access to public green spaces in the neighbourhood, like Parc Henri-Julien and Parc Villeray, is very easy since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to enjoy. Residents will also find that the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage.

Transportation

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is very easy to move around in Villeray. The public transit infrastructure in Villeray is very good by reason of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 5 - Bleue, and about 40 nearby bus lines. Villeray is also very suitable for those who get around by walking; meeting day-to-day needs is very easy without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close by. Villeray will appeal to physically active people since it is very suited for cycling. More specifically, Villeray features good bicycling infrastructure, and there are a limited number of hills.

Housing

Many dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Villeray, while duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. This area experienced its largest construction boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing stock is from this time period.

Services

It is very often an option for home buyers in Villeray to buy general and specialty groceries without needing to get in a vehicle. Rue Jean-Talon is among the best streets for food stores. Additionally, owing to 300-odd restaurants and cafes in Villeray, there is usually a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Property owners benefit from many nearby clothing stores. Concerning education, it is a very short stroll to get to daycares and schools from any location in Villeray.