Francois-Perrault, Montréal Real Estate Listings

This part of the city will draw homeowners that appreciate various means of transportation. Francois-Perrault is especially conducive to those who travel by foot; running daily errands is very convenient, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Francois-Perrault will also appeal to active home buyers as it is quite suited for cycling. For example, there are a limited number of elevation changes. The very good public transit infrastructure makes transit a viable option for many as a result of 2 rapid transit stations (D'Iberville Station and Saint-Michel Station) with access to the Ligne 5 - Bleue, and around 10 nearby bus lines. Francois-Perrault is also a fairly convenient part of Montréal for driving. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine.

Families will value that no matter where their property is located in this part of the city, daycares and schools are nearby. In terms of food, it is very convenient to reach both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from anywhere in Francois-Perrault. In addition, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and house buyers can enjoy a few cafes as well.

Francois-Perrault has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Francois-Perrault is quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case closer to Autoroute Métropolitaine. The greenery in this area is not particularly prominent; to be more precise, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is below average. Nonetheless, there are a few public green spaces close by for residents to visit and they are especially well-spread out, making them very easy to access from most locations in the neighbourhood. Lastly, finding things to do is easy in this area. Even though this neighbourhood is not known for its nightlife, there are often a very large number of people around. Rue Jean-Talon is among the most lively streets in this area.

About 45% of homes in Francois-Perrault were constructed pre-1960, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s. The sizeable percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this neighbourhood is an important part of its character. Around 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.