Griffintown, Montréal, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
The substantial percentage of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Griffintown is an important part of its character. This part of Montréal offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. The proportions of renters and homeowners are about even. Most of the houses available in the housing market in this part of the city were built after the year 2000, when most of the housing growth occurred. Read more about Griffintown real estate
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Transportation
Griffintown will attract homeowners that value a diversity of modes of transportation. Travelling on foot is very feasible for property owners in this part of the city; most daily needs can be carried out by walking, and various businesses are reasonably nearby. Griffintown is also very amenable to cycling because there are a limited number of elevation changes, a bike share station is usually located close by, and the cycling network is fairly good. With around 20 nearby bus lines, Griffintown is very transit friendly. Cars are also a fairly good transportation option in Griffintown. Nearby highways, such as Autoroute Ville-Marie, are especially easy to drive to from anywhere in Griffintown.
Services
A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of the city. Furthermore, owing to 20-odd restaurants and cafes in Griffintown, there is generally a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Property owners have access to very many nearby clothing stores, for instance on Rue Notre-Dame. In terms of education, it is a short walk to reach primary schools and daycares from anywhere in Griffintown. In contrast, there are no high schools in this neighbourhood.
Character
Griffintown offers a variety of experiences for home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. There are a large number of things to do in this part of Montréal for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are very often many people around, there is a wide variety of entertainment venues, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. Greenery is not particularly prominent in this neighbourhood; to be more precise, residents will find that the majority of streets have below average tree coverage. Nonetheless, there are approximately 10 parks close by for residents to relax in, which results in them being very easy to reach from most locations within this part of Montréal.