Mile End, Montréal Real Estate Listings

This part of the city is a great area with respect to getting around without a car. Commuting by public transit is very convenient in Mile End. Property owners are served by approximately 20 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally just around the corner. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also very well-suited for walking; meeting daily needs is very convenient on foot, and numerous businesses are very close by. Mile End is an extraordinarily pleasant part of Montréal for bike riders. More specifically, there is usually a bike-share station nearby, and the cycling network is reasonably extensive.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in Mile End. Avenue du Parc is among the best streets for groceries. Furthermore, those who enjoy eating out won't have to go far in Mile End, where over 100 restaurants and a few cafes are available. With regards to education, schools and daycares are very convenient to walk to from most houses for sale in Mile End. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Mile End has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. It is very easy to find dynamic streets in this neighbourhood. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, there are often crowds of people around, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the neighbourhood. Mile End is fairly good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be tranquil, however some parts can be quite noisy, especially near the railway line. Greenery is prominent in this neighbourhood; public green spaces are very well-spread out and there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to visit, which results in them being very easy to get to from most locations within this neighbourhood. In addition, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for most streets is fairly good.

In Mile End, the vast majority of buildings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 30% are owners. This part of Montréal experienced its biggest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available homes are from this era.