Centre-Sud, Montréal Real Estate Listings

Centre-Sud permits house buyers to move around by a diversity of modes of transportation. It is very easy for pedestrians to navigate Centre-Sud; most common errands can be run without a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. This neighbourhood will also appeal to active people because it is very suitable for cycling. More precisely, there are a limited number of elevation changes, there is always a bike-share station nearby, and the cycling infrastructure is reasonably well-developed. The great public transit network allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. More specifically, the nearest rapid transit station, including Saint-Laurent Station, Sherbrooke Station and Préfontaine Station with access to the Ligne 4 - Jaune, Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 1 - Verte, is generally around the corner from most homes in the neighbourhood. Homeowners are served by about 50 bus lines, and bus stops are usually very close by. Driving is also a fairly good mode of transportation in Centre-Sud. Most real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Ville-Marie.

It is very often possible for house buyers in Centre-Sud to buy general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. There are over 50 groceries in this neighbourhood, and the best selection can be found on streets such as Rue Sainte-Catherine. Furthermore, owing to 350-odd restaurants and cafes in this part of Montréal, there is almost always a spot to get a meal or a beverage just around the corner. It is also a short distance to a very good choice of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, families will value that no matter where their home is situated in this part of Montréal, daycares and schools are close by.

Centre-Sud is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Centre-Sud is quiet overall, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic, however some areas can be quite noisy, especially around one of the railway lines or Autoroute Ville-Marie. This part of Montréal also features a fair amount of greenery; it is very easy to access green spaces from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to visit. Moreover, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets. Lastly, it is especially easy to find energetic places in this part of the city. There is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with its over 50 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

The substantial proportion of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Centre-Sud is an important part of its character. About 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy about three quarters of the units in Centre-Sud while the rest are occupied by owners.