Montréal-Nord is one of the boroughs where buying a property remains the most accessible on the island of Montreal — and that is precisely why it must be looked at closely, figures in hand. Along the Rivière des Prairies, between boulevards Henri-Bourassa and Pie-IX, the borough lines up streets of plexes, duplexes and houses where long-established communities live — francophone and from many backgrounds. For a first-time buyer or an investor, this is often where the numbers start working again.
Groupe Giuseppe Cartolano Inc., an agency affiliated with Groupe Sutton Synergie inc. and based in Saint-Léonard, is the neighbouring team: Montréal-Nord directly borders our borough, and we evaluate, buy and sell buildings there regularly. We approach this market as it should be approached: without approximations, building by building, lease by lease.
Market statistics — Q3 2026
| Property type | Median price | Avg. days on market | Sales (Q3 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $524,875* | 43* | 23 |
| Condominium | $374,375* | 49* | 18 |
| Plex (2–5 units) | $820,000 | 63 | 36 |
Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July–September 2026).
* Last 4 quarters — Q3 2026 not published by Centris for this category (insufficient number of transactions).
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The neighbourhood’s character and its housing stock
Montréal-Nord developed largely after the Second World War, and its housing stock reflects that:
- Plexes and income properties — duplexes, triplexes and buildings of four units and more form an important share of the stock, especially in the borough’s central and eastern sectors. It is this stock that attracts owner-occupants and investors.
- Single-family homes and semi-detached houses — post-war bungalows and homes on established residential streets, notably toward the west and along the river.
- Condos and more recent buildings — in more limited numbers, mainly near the major arteries.
The borough is structured by two axes: boulevard Henri-Bourassa, which crosses it from west to east with its shops and services, and boulevard Pie-IX, which links it southward to the rest of Montreal — and whose transit corridor (the Pie-IX BRT) has strengthened access toward the métro. To the north, the banks of the Rivière des Prairies and parks such as Parc Aimé-Léonard are a reminder that the sector keeps direct access to the water and to green spaces.
Who buys in Montréal-Nord?
First, investors in income properties: at a price per door generally lower than in the central boroughs, Montréal-Nord plexes produce income that often supports the financial analysis better — provided the leases, real income and the building’s condition are verified, as our page investing in Montreal explains. Next, owner-occupants who buy a duplex or triplex, live in one unit and let the rents contribute to the mortgage: in Montréal-Nord, that scenario remains within reach of budgets that no longer allow it elsewhere on the island. Finally, first-time home buyers and the sector’s families, who know its streets and stay.
Selling in Montréal-Nord: a file of numbers
A Montréal-Nord building sells to buyers who compare returns. Verifiable income, written and up-to-date leases, real expenses, documented work: the cleaner the file, the more serious the offers — and that is as true for a triplex as for a six-unit building. For a house, the evaluation rests on the sector’s comparables and the general condition, with the same demand for facts.
Our free evaluation documents the value from recent sales of comparable buildings in the borough, then we build the marketing around what your real buyer is looking for. The complete process is described here: selling in Montreal. To start: request your free home evaluation → estimation.properties.
If you are buying, our page buying in Montreal details the steps of the Québec process, and you can see the buildings currently offered.
Our service in Montréal-Nord
- The team next door: our office is in Saint-Léonard, the neighbouring borough — Montréal-Nord is part of our usual rounds.
- A team of 9 brokers with real practice in income properties: evaluation based on income, reading of leases, rules of the Tribunal administratif du logement.
- An uncompromising look: we tell you what a building really brings in and what it will cost, before you commit your money.
- Bilingual service, in French and in English, for owner-occupants and investors alike.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Montréal-Nord
Why do investors look at Montréal-Nord?
Because the entry price per unit there is generally lower than in the central boroughs, while rental demand is well present. Profitability then depends on each building: real rents, expenses, condition and vacancy. Our page investing in Montreal explains how we read these numbers, building by building — no return is guaranteed, and we never present a figure without documenting it.
Buying a plex in Montréal-Nord and living in it: does the math hold?
It is one of the sector’s most common strategies: living in one unit while the other units’ rents contribute to the mortgage. It requires verifying the existing leases and the declared income, and knowing the repossession rules if you plan to occupy a specific unit. We carry out these verifications with you before the promise to purchase.
How do you verify a building’s income before buying?
Through the signed leases, the available payment proofs and the notices given to tenants, compared with the income announced in the listing. Gaps between “potential” and real income are frequent in buildings held for a long time. We require the documents during the conditions period — that is what the conditions are for.
I am selling a rental building: do I have to notify my tenants?
Putting the building up for sale does not end the leases: they transfer to the buyer, and tenants keep their rights, notably regarding visits, which must respect the prescribed notice rules. We coordinate the showings so as to respect these rules while presenting the building properly — a balance we manage regularly in this type of file.
Is Montréal-Nord well connected to the rest of the city?
Boulevard Henri-Bourassa crosses the borough from west to east, the Pie-IX bridge leads to Laval and the eastern bridges give access to the North Shore; the Pie-IX BRT corridor links the sector to the Pie-IX métro station southward. For many of our clients, the borough offers a sought-after compromise: accessible entry prices, local services and direct access to both shores.
Start your Montréal-Nord project
Buying? Receive new listings → newlist.properties
Selling? Request your free home evaluation → estimation.properties
Or speak directly with our team: 514-360-6666
Groupe Giuseppe Cartolano Inc. · 6401 Jean-Talon Blvd. E, Montreal, QC H1S 3E7
Explore more neighbourhoods in the east end
Montréal-Nord borders Saint-Léonard directly, and many buyers compare the two boroughs — and Anjou, just to the east — before deciding. Also look at Saint-Léonard, where our office is based at 6401 Jean-Talon E, and Anjou. Selling in Montréal-Nord? Start with a free home evaluation and read our guide to selling a home in Montreal.