New Listings in Rivière-Blanche, Gatineau

The preferred way to get around in Rivière-Blanche is very often a car. Many real estate listings are a rather short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute de l'Outaouais, and it is very convenient to come across a parking spot. On the other hand, Rivière-Blanche is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there is Parc-o-Bus Lorrain arrêt d'arrivée and Parc-o-Bus Lorrain on the Rapibus 400, Rapibus 800 and Pré Tunney. Residents are served by approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically very close. Rivière-Blanche is reasonably bike-friendly since there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very well-suited for walking because running daily errands is impractical.

Reaching the nearest supermarket by walking is possible for some, but not all, house buyers in Rivière-Blanche. Residents benefit from around 10 restaurants and cafes as well. With respect to education, primary schools and daycares are straightforward to reach on foot from any location in Rivière-Blanche. However, high schools are not numerous and therefore not always within walking distance. Parents have the choice between public and private primary schools.

Rivière-Blanche is excellent for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly 45% of dwellings in Rivière-Blanche, whereas the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. Roughly 45% of properties in this urban village were built following the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of Gatineau offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this urban village own their home and 30% are renters.