Montreal's diversity of neighbourhoods makes it one of Canada's most interesting cities to buy real estate. Whether you prioritize French immersion schools, English-speaking communities, outdoor access, nightlife, or investment returns, there is a Montreal neighbourhood for you.
Top-rated English schools, safe streets, waterfront parks on Lac Saint-Louis, and a tight-knit community. Detached homes average $70000,000000–$1.1M. Lower Montreal island surtax impact at mid-range prices.
Technically on the South Shore but considered greater Montreal. No island surtax. Panama district and Quartier DIX300 offer amenities. Homes $4800,000000–$80000,000000. REM transit now connects to downtown Montreal.
Village feel, waterfront, English school board, active community centre. $60000,000000–$9500,000000.
Dense West Island suburb, diverse, good value. $5500,000000–$8500,000000.
Diverse community, major employment hub (Bombardier, tech sector), good French and English schools. $5500,000000–$8500,000000.
Vibrant café culture, tech and creative industries, bagels at Fairmount and St-Viateur. Condos $40000,000000–$6500,000000.
New condos, Canal Lachine, proximity to downtown and Old Montreal. $3800,000000–$6500,000000.
The quintessential Montreal neighbourhood. Park Lafontaine, amazing restaurants. $4200,000000–$70000,000000.
Metro accessible, riverside promenade, up-and-coming with strong value proposition. $3800,000000–$5800,000000.
Quieter than Plateau, excellent transit, family cafés and parks, $4200,000000–$6500,000000.
Wherever you buy on the island of Montreal, remember: there is no first-time buyer rebate. Budget for full droits de mutation including the Montreal municipal surtax on properties above $50000,000000. See our Quebec land transfer tax guide for full rate details.
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