Single Family Homes For Sale in Valois, Pointe-Claire

Valois is an extremely convenient part of Pointe-Claire for getting around by car. Parking is easy, and it is a very short drive to the nearest highway, such as Autoroute du Souvenir, from anywhere in Valois. On the other hand, residents using public transit may experience limited options in this part of the city by reason of the infrequent service. Thankfully, the closest train station, such as the Gare Valois with access to the 11 - Vaudreuil/Hudson, is commonly a short walk away from most homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally nearby. It is impractical for people walking to get around in Valois as common errands are at times difficult to run without needing to resort to a car. Even though the topography is quite flat, this part of Pointe-Claire is also not particularly suited for bicycling because the bicycling infrastructure is somewhat poor.

It is very rarely an option for house buyers in Valois to purchase groceries on foot. Nevertheless, reaching the closest pharmacy and thus some basic food items is generally straightforward. There are also a few restaurants in this part of the city. Concerning education, in Valois, families will typically be able to reach primary schools on foot. On the other hand, high schools are not especially abundant and therefore tend to require a long walk to get to.

The character of Valois is exemplified by its calm environment. This area features a fair amount of greenery as there are many tree-lined streets. It is easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore. This area is also good for those who need quiet areas, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case close to Autoroute du Souvenir or one of the railway lines.

Single detached homes are the most common housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in Valois, and the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, since around 45% of its buildings were built pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. This part of Pointe-Claire has a good choice of housing size options, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Roughly three quarters of the population of this neighbourhood own their home whereas the rest are renters.