Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Montréal Rentals

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension allows homeowners to get around by different methods of transportation. This part of Montréal is very transit friendly due to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the 2 | Ligne 2 - Orange and 5 | Ligne 5 - Bleue, and about 40 nearby bus lines. Active people will also appreciate the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension; running daily errands is very convenient by walking, and numerous businesses are quite nearby. A fair number of people in the area use their bike as this area is home to a good cycling infrastructure, and the terrain is quite flat.

It is usually possible for house buyers in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Over 50 supermarkets are located in the area, and the best variety can be found on streets like Rue Jean-Talon. In addition, there are a fair number of options in close proximity for those who value restaurants and cafes. House buyers can find a fair number of clothing stores within walking distance. With respect to education, it is a short walk to reach schools and daycares from most properties for sale in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. There are many things to do in this borough to explore. Even though this area is not known for its nightlife, the streets are usually busy with people. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is reasonably good for those who prefer quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to one of the railway lines or Autoroute Métropolitaine. The greenery in this area is reasonably prominent; public green spaces, like Parc Villeray and Parc Jarry, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to relax in, which makes it very easy to reach them from many locations within the borough. Furthermore, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for a large number of streets is reasonably good.

The predominance of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is an important part of its character. This area is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the units in the borough are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. The homes in this borough are quite old, since about half of its buildings were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.