Open Houses in Kent Park, Montréal

Kent Park will draw homeowners that value different modes of transportation. Kent Park is very transit friendly. It is very convenient to come across a nearby rapid transit station, such as Plamondon Station, Côte-des-Neiges Station and Côte-Sainte-Catherine Station with access to the Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 5 - Bleue, from most homes in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is linked by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. Most houses for sale in this part of Montréal are located in places that are also especially suitable for those who travel by foot; carrying out day-to-day needs is very easy, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Biking is easy in this part of the city since the bicycling network is quite comprehensive.

It is straightforward to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store by walking from any location in Kent Park. Likewise, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of opportunities, and a limited variety of cafes can be found as well. Concerning education, families will value that wherever their home is situated in Kent Park, schools and daycares are close by. Along with public schools, there are private primary and high schools.

Kent Park has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do is easy in this part of Montréal. Although the nightlife is limited, the streets are usually busy with people. Kent Park is reasonably good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are tranquil - although there are still several noisier sections, especially around one of the railway lines. Greenery is quite present in this part of the city as there are numerous tree-lined streets. There are about 10 parks nearby for residents to visit, like Parc Martin-Luther-King, and they are especially well-located, making them very easy to get to.

The homes in this area are quite old, since around 40% of its buildings were constructed pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 1980s. The sizeable proportion of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Around 85% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while the rest are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.