Villeray, Montréal Real Estate Listings

Villeray permits property owners to travel by a variety of means of transportation. Walking is especially feasible for house buyers in this part of the city; most daily needs are very convenient to meet on foot, and many businesses are quite nearby. Cycling is very common in Villeray because riding a bicycle is made easier by the generally flat terrain, and there are a good number of bike lanes. Villeray is very transit friendly. For example, the closest rapid transit station, such as De Castelnau Station and Jarry Station on the 2 | Ligne 2 - Orange and 5 | Ligne 5 - Bleue, is generally very close from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. Homeowners have access to about 20 bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in Villeray. It is a short drive to the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine, from anywhere in this part of Montréal.

Daycares and schools are very convenient to access on foot from any location in Villeray. In terms of eating, home buyers in this neighbourhood will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Likewise, there are a fair number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. Property owners benefit from numerous clothing stores within walking distance.

Home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors will feel at home in Villeray. It is very easy to find bustling areas in this part of the city. Even though few entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are very often crowds of people around, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. Main streets, including Rue Jean-Talon, are very good for those who enjoy going out. This area also features a fair amount of greenery; it is very easy to get to green spaces from most locations in the neighbourhood since there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to visit. In addition, residents will find that the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage.

About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas the remainder are owners. The predominance of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Most homes in this area were constructed before the 1960s, during its largest construction boom. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.