Sillery, Québec, Quebec Real Estate and Homes for Sale
Most of the houses available in the housing market in Sillery were built pre-1960, when most of the housing growth occurred. In this neighbourhood, many dwellings are single detached homes, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. Homeowners occupy around 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are rented. This area has a good choice of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Read more about Sillery real estate
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Transportation
Most houses for sale in this part of the city are located in areas that are conducive to those who travel by foot; meeting daily needs is convenient by walking. Sillery is also quite bicycling-friendly since there are a good number of bike lanes. Cars are a very good mode of transportation in this part of the city. It is very easy to come across a parking spot, and the majority of properties for sale are a rather short drive from the closest highway. In contrast, this part of the city is not particularly transit friendly. Thankfully, the neighbourhood is connected by approximately 40 bus lines, and bus stops are typically nearby.
Services
It is typically feasible for house buyers in this neighbourhood to buy groceries by walking. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, for example on Rue Sheppard, and residents benefit from a few cafes as well. With regards to education, in this neighbourhood, families will generally be able to access daycares and schools by walking.
Character
Sillery is a good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. Parks, such as Parc des Champs-de-Bataille and Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge, are very well-distributed and there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to check out, which makes it easy to reach them. This neighbourhood is also quiet, as the streets are usually quite tranquil - although that is not the case near the railway line.
