Open Houses in Old Montreal, Montréal

This area offers homeowners the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. Getting around as a pedestrian is especially practical for house buyers in Old Montreal; all daily needs can be met without a car, and there are also innumerable businesses nearby. Physically active property owners will also welcome the moderately bicycling-friendly character of Old Montreal. For instance, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a few blocks away, it is an even ride to most destinations, and the bicycling network is reasonably extensive. Residents can count on public transit to get around in this part of the city owing to various nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Gare Centrale - Brossard, Ligne 1 - Verte, Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 4 - Jaune, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Old Montreal is also car friendly. It is a very short drive to the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Bonaventure, from any location in this neighbourhood.

It is usually practical for home buyers in this neighbourhood to purchase general and specialty groceries by foot. Rue Saint-Jacques is among the best streets for groceries. Likewise, those who are fond of eating out won't have to go far in Old Montreal, where over 350 restaurants and approximately 40 coffee shops are available. It is also very easy to reach a selection of clothing stores on foot. When it comes to education, families will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Old Montreal, daycares are nearby. On the other hand, Old Montreal does not have any primary schools or high schools.

Old Montreal is a great area for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. This area has a very large number of streets for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are often masses of people around, there is a broad selection of entertainment venues, and with its over 50 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. The greenery in this area is not very prominent; however, reaching public green spaces, including Vieux-Port, is very easy from the majority of locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to visit.

The buildings in this area are very new, since the majority of its dwellings were built after the year 2000, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960. The sizeable percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.