Snowdon, Montréal, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
A majority of the housing growth in Snowdon occurred pre-1960. In this neighbourhood, about 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. About two thirds of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and owners occupy the remainder. This area has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Snowdon real estate
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Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is straightforward to get around in this part of Montréal. Snowdon is very transit friendly. Rapid transit stations, such as Station Snowdon 2, Côte-Sainte-Catherine Station and Station Snowdon 5 with access to the Orange Line and Blue Line, are not especially far-removed from most houses in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is generally just around the corner. Snowdon is also a fairly convenient part of Montréal, Côte-Saint-Luc, and Hampstead for pedestrians; many daily needs are easy to carry out without having to resort to a car, and many businesses are reasonably nearby. Snowdon is not especially bicycling-friendly as there are few bike lanes, and riding is made strenuous by the often hilly terrain.
Services
It is a rather short walk to access daycares and schools from most houses for sale in Snowdon. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With regards to eating, it is typically an option for home buyers in Snowdon to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Additionally, those who appreciate dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of opportunities in this area. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores.
Character
Snowdon is a good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a calm environment. There is a good amount of greenery in this part of Montréal as many tree-lined streets are present. There are about 20 parks nearby for residents to enjoy, making them very easy to reach. This area is also quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although that is not the case around the railway line or Autoroute Décarie.