Open Houses in Sainte-Foy-Sillery-Cap-Rouge, Québec

Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are reasonably convenient for those who travel by foot; most daily needs are easy to meet by walking. Despite the fact that a few bicycling-friendly sectors exist, and a good number of people choose to move around by bike, the bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in this part of the city since the cycling network is not particularly comprehensive, and bicycling is made difficult by the often steep topography. Residents using public transit may have limited options in this area due to the low service level. Thankfully, homeowners benefit from over 50 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. In contrast, driving is very often the favoured transportation option in this area. Many properties for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Robert-Cliche, and parking is generally easy.

It is a reasonably short walk to access schools and daycares from anywhere in Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge. In addition to public schools, there are private primary and high schools. With regards to eating, reaching one of about 30 supermarkets on foot is feasible for some, but not all, house buyers in this area. There are also over 150 restaurants and cafes in this borough.

Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge offers a slower-paced environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - however some parts can be quite noisy, especially closer to Autoroute Duplessis, Autoroute Robert-Bourassa, one of the railway lines or the airport (Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport). Lastly, there are over 150 green spaces nearby for residents to explore, such as Aquarium du Québec and Promenade Samuel-de Champlain, and they are very well-situated, making them easy to reach.

In Sainte-Foy–Sillery–Cap-Rouge, roughly 40% of buildings are small apartment buildings, but large apartment buildings and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. This area has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. There are equal parts owners and renters living in this part of the city. Roughly one third of homes in this part of Québec were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s.