Little Portugal, Montréal Real Estate Listings

Little Portugal does not necessitate use of a car since several other means of transportation are at the disposal of home buyers. This part of the city is very transit friendly. For instance, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close. Little Portugal is also an extraordinarily pleasant part of Montréal for pedestrians; many daily needs are very easy to carry out on foot, and plenty of businesses are very close by. Cycling is very prevalent in Little Portugal because bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short walk away, and the bicycling infrastructure is very good.

It is usually practical for property owners in this neighbourhood to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, owing to 10-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is generally a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a very short distance to a great choice of clothing stores. With respect to education, it is a very short walk to get to daycares and schools from anywhere in Little Portugal.

Little Portugal is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. This neighbourhood has a very large number of streets for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Numerous entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are crowds of people around most of the time, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by. This part of the city also features a small amount of greenery; to be more precise, residents will find that there are relatively few tree-lined streets. However, green spaces are especially well-distributed and there are a few of them close by for residents to unwind in, making it very easy to access them from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood.

In Little Portugal, about three quarters of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 80% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 20% are occupied by owners. This part of Montréal experienced its largest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available homes are from this era.