Updated: April 2025  |  bremo.io financial guides

Mirabel Real Estate Guide 2025

Mirabel is one of the largest municipalities by land area in Quebec, encompassing a vast territory in the Laurentides region north of Montreal. Once known primarily for its massive but failed airport project, Mirabel has transformed into a dynamic municipality with a growing aerospace and automotive manufacturing sector, and increasingly attractive residential real estate market.

Market Overview

Mirabel's large geographic area means significant price variation between its urban sectors and rural properties. In the urban core around Saint-Janvier (formerly the main town nucleus), single-family homes sell between $450,000 and $750,000. Rural properties with larger lots offer more space at similar or lower prices. The municipality has seen significant growth as buyers seek affordability without straying too far from Montreal.

Key Sectors

Saint-Janvier

The main urban area with the most services, commercial activity, and transit options. Most new residential development is concentrated here.

Sainte-Scholastique and Rural Sectors

More rural character, with larger lots and agricultural land mixed with residential. Properties here can offer exceptional space for the price.

Automotive and Aerospace Employment Zones

Mirabel hosts Bombardier Aéronautique and several automotive assembly plants. Buyers who work in these industries may find Mirabel offers the ideal live-work proximity.

Welcome Tax in Mirabel

Standard Quebec droits de mutation:

• 0.5% on the first $52,800
• 1.0% from $52,800 to $264,000
• 1.5% above $264,000

On a $580,000 home, the welcome tax is approximately $7,116. No municipal surtax.

Commuting Considerations

Mirabel is approximately 45–55 km from downtown Montreal. Highway 15 North provides the primary commute route. Travel times during peak hours can reach 60–80 minutes. Mirabel is best suited for buyers who work locally, remotely, or are willing to accept a longer commute for significantly more space and lower prices.

Why Buyers Choose Mirabel

• More space for the money compared to closer-in suburbs
• Rural character and acreage available within a reasonable driving distance of Montreal
• Strong local employment base in aerospace and automotive manufacturing
• Access to Laurentian lakes and ski hills for recreational use
• Relatively lower property taxes in rural sectors

Buying Tips

1. Understand Mirabel's size — the municipality spans hundreds of square kilometres, and location within Mirabel matters greatly
2. Rural properties may have well and septic systems requiring inspection and ongoing maintenance
3. Check proximity to industrial zones if noise or air quality matters
4. Car ownership is essential — public transit is limited outside the urban core
5. The Agricultural Land Reserve (CPTAQ) may restrict development on some rural parcels