Open Houses in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Montréal

No matter the mode of transportation, it is convenient to move around in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 5 - Bleue and Ligne 2 - Orange, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines, this part of Montréal has a very good public transit system. Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also very conducive to those who travel by foot; most common errands can be run without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is a fairly convenient part of Montréal for bike riders. For example, it is a flat ride to most locations, and there are a fair number of bike lanes.

It is convenient to access both a general and a specialty grocery store by walking from most houses for sale in this area. Over 50 supermarkets are located close by, and the best selection can be found on streets like Rue de Liège. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of opportunities, and residents are served by around 20 cafes as well. With regards to education, it is a short walk to get to schools and daycares from most homes for sale in this borough. Parents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this part of the city. In general, it is easy to find vibrant streets in this part of the city. Even though this borough is not known for its nightlife, there are often a very large number of people around. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is reasonably good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are tranquil - however noise can be an issue near Autoroute Métropolitaine or one of the railway lines. This area also features a small amount of greenery; to be more specific, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are prominent. However, many locations in the borough have fairly good access to green spaces, such as Parc Frédéric-Back and Parc Jarry, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

The substantial percentage 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. Around 70% of the population of this borough rent their home while owners make up the remainder. The buildings in this area are quite old, because roughly 45% of its dwellings were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s.