Little Portugal, Montréal Real Estate Listings

Little Portugal does not demand driving as various other modes of transportation are available. With a few nearby bus lines, residents can count on public transit to navigate Little Portugal. This area is also very convenient for those who travel by foot; running common errands is very convenient, and a variety of businesses are especially close by. Little Portugal will draw physically active house buyers since it is especially suitable for biking. More specifically, the bicycling network is very extensive, there are few hills to confront cyclists, and a bike share station is usually located in close proximity.

Schools and daycares are very convenient to access on foot from any location in Little Portugal. Concerning food, it is usually practical for property owners in Little Portugal to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, those who enjoy eating out won't have to go far in this area, where approximately 30 restaurants and a few coffee shops can be found.

Little Portugal is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. Little Portugal is good for those who need quiet surroundings, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. The greenery in this part of Montréal is not especially prominent; more specifically, residents will find that there are few tree-lined streets. Nonetheless, green spaces are very easy to get to since there are a few of them nearby for residents to visit. Finally, there are a very large number of lively parts in this neighbourhood to check out. There are often masses of people around, there is a very good selection of entertainment venues, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally situated in very convenient locations.

The predominance of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Little Portugal is an important part of its character. The homes in this area are quite old, because many of its buildings were built before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. This neighbourhood has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy about 80% of the properties in Little Portugal whereas the rest are occupied by owners.