Nuns' Island, Montréal, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
In Nuns' Island, many dwellings are large apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings and townhouses. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy about 60% of the units in Nuns' Island and renters occupy the remainder. Roughly 30% of homes in this part of Montréal were built after the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 1980s. Read more about Nuns' Island real estate
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Transportation
This part of the city provides house buyers with several alternative modes of transportation. The best transportation option in this neighbourhood is usually a car. It is easy to access a place to park, and it is a short car ride to the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Bonaventure, from any home in this part of the city. Nuns' Island also has a good public transit infrastructure. There are a few bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and the closest bus stop is generally very close. It is easy to travel by bicycle in Nuns' Island since there are a fair number of bike lanes, and cyclists do not face significant slopes. On the other hand, this neighbourhood is not particularly suitable for those who travel by foot since common errands are sometimes difficult to run without the use of a car.
Services
Parents and their kids will value that no matter where their home is situated in Nuns' Island, daycares are close by. However, there are only a limited number of primary schools in this part of the city and thus they can be a long walk away. Likewise, Nuns' Island does not have any high schools. When it comes to food, a supermarket is generally reachable within a reasonably short walk from most homes for sale in this area. There are also a limited number of choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants and cafes.
Character
The character of Nuns' Island is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Most areas in this neighbourhood are reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally tranquil - although there are still several noisier areas, especially closer to Autoroute Bonaventure or Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. Lastly, there is a fair amount of greenery in this part of Montréal as numerous tree-lined streets are present. There are approximately 10 parks close by for residents to unwind in, which makes it easy to get to them.