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. Although this area is especially good for those looking for one bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this area. Most of the houses available in the housing market in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, when a large proportion of the housing growth took place. Read more about Griffintown real estate
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Transportation
Griffintown will please property owners that value a diversity of means of transportation. It is very easy for people travelling on foot to navigate Griffintown; carrying out daily needs is very convenient, and many businesses are reasonably close by. The bicycle is a great means of transportation in Griffintown because there are few hills to challenge cyclists, the cycling infrastructure is good, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a short walk away. The excellent public transit access makes transit a viable option for many people by reason of about 20 nearby bus lines. This part of Montréal is also quite car friendly. Most homes for sale are a very short drive from the closest highway, such as Autoroute Ville-Marie.
Services
Parents and their children will value that wherever their house is situated in Griffintown, daycares and primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, there are no high schools in Griffintown. As far as food is concerned, it is very often practical for house buyers in this part of the city to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, thanks to about 20 restaurants and a few cafes, Griffintown is a very good area in which to go out to eat. It is also a very short walk to a great selection of clothing stores.
Character
Griffintown offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. Finding lively streets in this part of Montréal is very easy. There are lots of people around most of the time, there is a fairly good selection of entertainment venues, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. The greenery in this part of the city is not especially prominent; to be more specific, residents will find that a large number of streets have below average tree coverage. Nonetheless, there are approximately 10 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, resulting in them being very easy to get to from most locations in the neighbourhood.
