New Listings in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve enables homeowners to travel by a diversity of methods of transportation. This borough is a fairly pleasant part of Montréal for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a car, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve will also attract physically active people since it is moderately suitable for cycling. In particular, the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good, and it is an even ride to most destinations. Getting around by public transit is easy in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve owing to various nearby rapid transit stations on the Ligne 1 - Verte, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a good transportation option in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Many homes for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Transcanadienne, and finding a place to park is quite easy.

It is very convenient to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Rue Sherbrooke is among the best streets for food stores. In addition, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is a good place in which to go out to eat, for example on Rue Ontario, and residents are served by about 20 cafes as well. A very good selection of clothing stores can also be found within a short walking distance. Concerning education, daycares and schools are especially easy to reach as a pedestrian from any location in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve are quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although that is not the case closer to Autoroute Transcanadienne, Autoroute 25 or one of the railway lines. However, there is a good amount of greenery in this area; parks, including Parc Louis-Riel and Parc Giuseppe-Garibaldi, are very well-situated and there are over 150 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it very easy to reach them. Furthermore, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets. Finally, although this borough is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with its about 30 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

In Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, about three quarters of dwellings are small apartment buildings, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. Roughly 40% of properties in this borough were constructed pre-1960, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. About two thirds of the population of this borough rent their home while the remainder are owners.