Multi Family Homes For Sale in Outremont, Montréal

No matter the medium of transportation, it is reasonably convenient to move around in Outremont. The very good public transit access allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. In particular, the closest rapid transit station, including Outremont Station with access to the 5 | Ligne 5 - Bleue, is usually close by from the bulk of houses in the borough. Homeowners are served by a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually nearby. Physically active people will also welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Outremont; all daily needs can be met by walking, and various businesses are nearby. Many residents in the area use their bike because the bicycling infrastructure is quite well-developed.

Both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a reasonably short walk from most homes for sale in this borough. Likewise, owing to 20-odd restaurants and cafes in Outremont, there is usually a spot to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Home buyers benefit from countless nearby clothing stores, for example along Avenue Laurier. With respect to education, in Outremont, parents and their children will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares on foot.

Outremont has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do in this area is very easy. There is a vast selection of entertainment venues, there are usually many people around, and with the bars in nearby boroughs, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located a short walk away. Outremont is reasonably good for those who like quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. There is much greenery in this part of Montréal; it is very easy to access public green spaces in the borough, since reaching one from most homes for sale is very easy and there are approximately 20 parks close by for residents to visit. Moreover, residents will find that there are a large number of tree-lined streets.

Small apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing around half of buildings in Outremont, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings and townhouses. This part of Montréal has a good choice of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this borough is evenly split between renters and owners. Most of the housing growth in this borough occurred pre-1960.