Open Houses in Villeray, Montréal

This neighbourhood will draw homeowners that value a variety of methods of transportation. This neighbourhood is especially suitable for those who travel by foot; all daily needs can be carried out without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. This area is also a very convenient part of Montréal for cyclists. More specifically, there are a fair number of bike lanes, and cyclists do not face serious hills. Thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 5 - Bleue and Ligne 2 - Orange, and about 20 nearby bus lines, property owners can depend on public transit to navigate Villeray. This area is also a fairly convenient part of Montréal for moving around by car. Many houses for sale are a short car ride from the closest highway, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine.

In Villeray, parents and their schoolchildren will almost always be able to get to daycares and schools on foot. Regarding eating, both general and specialty grocery stores are ordinarily accessible within a very short walk from any location in this area. Rue De Castelnau is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes.

Villeray is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. This part of the city has many areas to check out. Despite the fact that there is a poor selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. Most areas in Villeray are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although that is not the case around Autoroute Métropolitaine or the railway line. The greenery in this neighbourhood is quite prominent; public green spaces, such as Parc Jarry and Parc Villeray, are very well-spread out and there are about 20 of them nearby for residents to visit, making them very easy to reach. Residents will also find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

In Villeray, about three quarters of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while duplexes make up most of the remaining housing stock. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood happened prior to the 1960s.