Updated: April 2025  |  bremo.io financial guides

Terrebonne Real Estate Guide 2025

Terrebonne is one of the largest and most historically significant cities on Montreal's North Shore, located in the Lanaudière region along the Rivière des Mille Îles. The city straddles urban growth and historic character, with the charming Vieux-Terrebonne district alongside extensive newer residential development. For buyers seeking a blend of history and modernity at accessible prices, Terrebonne is worth exploring.

Market Overview

Terrebonne offers a wide range of prices reflecting its geographic size and variety of housing stock. Single-family homes range from approximately $420,000 to $730,000. Newer suburban sectors offer family homes in the $470,000–$650,000 range. Condominiums sell between $230,000 and $380,000. The market is more affordable than Blainville or Laval while offering good quality of life.

Vieux-Terrebonne

The historic heart of the city on Île-des-Moulins, Vieux-Terrebonne is a provincial heritage site and one of Quebec's most charming historic districts. Stone buildings, cobblestone streets, and a vibrant community of restaurants and boutiques make this area distinctive. Properties here are highly sought after and priced accordingly — expect $600,000+ for heritage homes with character.

Lachenaie

The southern and western sectors of Terrebonne (the former municipality of Lachenaie) offer newer housing developments accessible via Highway 25. These areas have grown substantially, with new subdivisions and commercial development supporting a suburban family lifestyle.

La Plaine

The northern sector (former La Plaine municipality) is more rural in character, with larger lots and a quieter pace. Properties here are among the most affordable in Terrebonne's boundaries.

Welcome Tax in Terrebonne

Standard Quebec droits de mutation. No surtax:

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

On a $540,000 home: approximately $6,516 in welcome tax.

Commuting from Terrebonne

Highway 25 connects Terrebonne to Montreal via the Pie-IX bridge. The EXOMTL Mascouche commuter train line passes through Terrebonne (Lachenaie station), offering rail access to downtown Montreal. Car commuting to central Montreal takes approximately 40–60 minutes depending on origin point and destination.

Why Buy in Terrebonne

• More affordable than comparable-sized cities closer to Montreal
• Historic Vieux-Terrebonne district is genuinely special
• Good commercial development in Lachenaie sectors
• Commuter train access from Lachenaie station
• Family-friendly suburban neighbourhoods with good schools

Tips for Buyers

1. Know which sector of Terrebonne you are buying in — La Plaine, Terrebonne core, and Lachenaie are quite different
2. Check proximity to commuter train station if that is important for your commute
3. Heritage properties in Vieux-Terrebonne may have restrictions on renovations
4. Newer sector homes offer modern features but may be in areas with less established tree cover and services