Outremont, Montréal Real Estate Listings

Outremont does not demand use of a car since several other means of transportation are at the disposal of property owners. The public transit service in Outremont is very good. More specifically, it is very convenient to come across a nearby rapid transit station, such as Édouard-Montpetit Station and Outremont Station on the Ligne 5 - Bleue, from most residences in the borough. There are approximately 10 bus lines passing through the borough, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences. Physically active home buyers will also be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Outremont; most daily needs can be carried out on foot, and various businesses are close by. Innumerable people in the area use their bicycle because there are a good number of bike lanes.

Parents and their children will find that wherever their home is situated in Outremont, schools and daycares are nearby. Along with public schools, there are private primary and secondary schools. Regarding food, it is very often practical for property owners in Outremont to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Additionally, this part of Montréal is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe.

Outremont is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. The noise levels in Outremont are low, as the streets are generally reasonably calm. This part of Montréal also features a large amount of greenery as the tree canopy coverage for most streets is very good. Public green spaces are very well-located and there are around 20 of them close by for residents to explore, making it very easy to get to them. Finally, this part of Montréal has many places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are almost always busy with people, a wide variety of entertainment venues can be found nearby, and finding one of the a few bars is very easy as they are generally located very close by.

In Outremont, most dwellings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Montréal is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. Most housing in this part of the city was built prior to the 1960s, during its main building boom.