Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Montréal Real Estate Listings

This part of Montréal affords homeowners several alternative modes of transportation. This borough is very suitable for walking; meeting daily needs is very convenient, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This part of the city will also attract physically active house buyers as it is quite suitable for bicycling. In particular, cyclists do not encounter serious elevation changes, and the bicycling network is quite extensive. This part of Montréal is very transit friendly by reason of a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 5 - Bleue, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. This part of Montréal is also reasonably car friendly. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine, are very easy to drive to from any home in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension.

It is very often feasible for house buyers in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Over 50 supermarkets are situated nearby, and the best selection can be found on streets like Rue de Liège. Furthermore, those who are fond of eating in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of choices in this area. Regarding education, in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, families will almost always be able to access schools and daycares by walking. Families have the option of public and private schools at both the primary and secondary school level.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding dynamic streets in this borough is easy. Even though the nightlife is quiet, there are often crowds of people around. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is reasonably good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are tranquil - however noise can be problematic closer to Autoroute Métropolitaine or one of the railway lines. Greenery is not especially present in this part of the city; to be more precise, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are prominent. Nonetheless, accessing green spaces from a large number of locations in the borough, such as Parc Jarry and Parc Frédéric-Back, is very easy since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing roughly 70% of dwellings in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, and the rest of the properties are mainly duplexes. This part of the city offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around 70% of the dwellings in the borough are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. Roughly 45% of properties in this part of the city were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s.