New Listings in Little Italy, Montréal

This part of the city is an excellent neighbourhood with respect to getting around without driving. Physically active property owners will enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly character of Little Italy; meeting daily needs is very easy, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. Riding a bicycle is very prevalent in this part of Montréal because a bike share station can usually be found close by, and the cycling infrastructure is well-developed. The public transit system in Little Italy is very practical by reason of a few nearby bus lines. In contrast, driving is a sometimes poor means of transportation in Little Italy. Nonetheless, it is a reasonably short drive to the closest highway from any location in Little Italy.

It is very often an option for property owners in Little Italy to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, thanks to over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops, Little Italy is a good place in which to go out to eat, for instance along Rue Jean-Talon. Home buyers can find countless nearby clothing stores. With respect to education, in Little Italy, families will generally be able to access schools and daycares by walking.

Little Italy is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Little Italy is quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case close to the railway line. There is a good amount of greenery in this area as numerous tree-lined streets are prominent. There are a few parks close by for residents to relax in, making them very easy to get to from most locations within the neighbourhood. Lastly, there are numerous things to do in this part of the city to enjoy. There are a very large number of people around most of the time, many entertainment venues can be found nearby, and with its approximately 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Boulevard Saint-Laurent in particular offers a vast selection of bars.

The vast majority of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Little Italy, while duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and the rest are owners. A majority of the housing growth in this area happened prior to the 1960s.