Parc-Laurier, Montréal Real Estate Listings

This part of the city is a great neighbourhood with regards to travelling without a car. Getting around by public transit is very convenient in Parc-Laurier. For instance, it is very easy to find a nearby rapid transit station, such as Laurier Station and Mont-Royal Station on the Ligne 2 - Orange, from the greater part of residences in the neighbourhood. House owners are served by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. It is also very easy for pedestrians to get around in this neighbourhood; meeting daily needs is very convenient on foot, and plenty of businesses are very nearby. Physically active people will enjoy the especially cycling-friendly nature of this area. In particular, cyclists do not face serious hills, the bicycling network is very well-developed, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a few blocks away.

In Parc-Laurier, parents and their children will usually be able to get to daycares and schools by walking. Regarding eating, it is very often an option for property owners in this area to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. In addition, there are over 50 restaurants and a few cafes to experience in Parc-Laurier.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Parc-Laurier is a good option. Most areas in Parc-Laurier are reasonably quiet, as there are low levels of noise from traffic. This part of the city also features a good amount of greenery; it is very easy to reach green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in. In addition, residents will find that the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Finally, there are a very large number of things to do in this area to enjoy. The streets are almost always busy with people, there is a great variety of entertainment venues, and finding one of the about 10 bars is very easy because they are generally located very close by. Rue Saint-Denis in particular offers a wide selection of nightlife.

The predominance of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Parc-Laurier is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy around two thirds of the units in Parc-Laurier whereas owners occupy the remainder. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood occurred pre-1960.