Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension brings together three sectors with distinct personalities, united by the same reality: a housing stock of plexes and accessible homes, a well-anchored neighbourhood life and a central location that many buyers are rediscovering. Jarry Park and the Jean-Talon Market on the southern edge, the métro’s Blue line crossing the borough, boulevard Jean-Talon linking it to eastern Montreal — everything is within reach.
Groupe Giuseppe Cartolano Inc., an agency affiliated with Groupe Sutton Synergie inc. and based in Saint-Léonard, is at home in this borough: it borders our east-end territory, and boulevard Jean-Talon — where our office is located — runs through it from west to east. We buy and sell plexes, condos and houses here, knowing what distinguishes a Villeray street from a Saint-Michel sector or a Parc-Extension block.
Market statistics — Q3 2026
| Property type | Median price | Avg. days on market | Sales (Q3 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $738,500* | 37* | 20 |
| Condominium | $586,500 | 51 | 47 |
| Plex (2–5 units) | $880,000 | 43 | 59 |
Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July–September 2026).
* Last 4 quarters — Q3 2026 not published by Centris for this category (insufficient number of transactions).
Statistics cover Villeray, Saint-Michel and Parc-Extension combined (Centris geography).
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The neighbourhoods’ character and their housing stock
- Villeray, in the borough’s southwest: the sector everyone talks about. Streets of brick plexes and duplexes, small houses, green back alleys, cafés and local shops — notably along Villeray, Jarry and Jean-Talon. Jarry Park, with its tennis stadium, structures the neighbourhood’s life. The Jarry and Jean-Talon stations and the Blue line keep downtown a few minutes away.
- Saint-Michel, to the east: a residential sector of single-family homes, semi-detached houses and plexes, with boulevard Jean-Talon Est as its commercial artery. This is where Cirque du Soleil established its international headquarters, and the sector attracts families who want more space for their budget while staying on the island.
- Parc-Extension, in the northwest: one of Montreal’s most diverse neighbourhoods, dense and lively, made up mostly of plexes, duplexes and rental buildings, between Jean-Talon, Van Horne and boulevard L’Acadie. The Parc station and the commuter train station give quick access to downtown.
Throughout the borough, the built stock tells the same story: buildings constructed to house families and their tenants, often well maintained, sometimes in need of refreshing — and sustained demand from buyers who want to stay close to downtown without paying Plateau prices.
Who buys in the borough?
First-time buyers are very present: Villeray for its neighbourhood life, Parc-Extension for its entry prices and density, Saint-Michel for the space of a real house. Plex buyers too: owner-occupants who will live in one unit, and investors who know the rental stability of the sectors near the métro and the Jean-Talon Market. To go deeper on the investment side, see our page investing in Montreal.
This multiple demand is good news for sellers — provided the building is presented with the numbers and documents each type of buyer expects.
Selling in Villeray, Saint-Michel or Parc-Extension
The price of a plex in Parc-Extension is not set like that of a house in Saint-Michel or a condo in Villeray. Our evaluation compares recent sales of the same property type in the same sector: income and lease quality for an income property, condition and land for a house, syndicate documents for a condo.
We then prepare the marketing: professional photography, a description that sells the neighbourhood as much as the property, publication on Centris and distribution to our network. The full detail of our process is here: selling in Montreal. The first step, free and with no obligation: request your free home evaluation → estimation.properties.
On the buying side, our page buying in Montreal explains every step of the Québec process, and you can see the properties currently available in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.
Our service in the borough
- An office on boulevard Jean-Talon, in Saint-Léonard: the borough is in the direct continuity of our territory — we are there every week.
- A team of 9 brokers: houses, condos and plexes, for families and investors alike.
- Fine-grained knowledge of the three sectors: we do not treat the borough as a single market, because it is not one.
- Bilingual service, in French and in English, from the first call to the signing at the notary.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
What is the difference between Villeray, Saint-Michel and Parc-Extension for a buyer?
Villeray offers neighbourhood life and proximity to Jarry Park and the Jean-Talon Market; Saint-Michel offers more single-family homes and residential space; Parc-Extension presents the strongest density and the most rental buildings, with appreciated métro and train access. Prices and building types vary accordingly — your search should target the sector, not just the borough.
Are Parc-Extension plexes interesting for an owner-occupant?
Yes, provided you do your homework: verify the existing leases, the real income and the building’s condition, and understand the rules of the Tribunal administratif du logement if you plan to occupy a unit. It is a common entry strategy in the sector. We help you read these documents before the promise to purchase — see also investing in Montreal.
What should I plan for when buying near the Jean-Talon Market or Jarry Park?
These Villeray sectors are among the borough’s most in demand: well-presented properties draw visits quickly. A pre-approval in hand and a subscription to new listings → newlist.properties put you in a position to react as soon as a property matches your criteria.
I am selling a house in Saint-Michel: how does the evaluation differ from a plex?
For a house, the analysis covers single-family comparables in the sector, the general condition, the land and the renovations. For a plex, income and leases enter the calculation directly. In both cases, we document the value with recent sales from the same sector — request your free evaluation → estimation.properties.
Is the welcome tax the same throughout the borough?
Yes: Villeray, Saint-Michel and Parc-Extension are part of the City of Montreal, so Montreal’s transfer duty rates apply, calculated in brackets on the property’s value. We help you estimate it in your buying budget from the start.
Start your project in the borough
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Groupe Giuseppe Cartolano Inc. · 6401 Jean-Talon Blvd. E, Montreal, QC H1S 3E7
Explore more neighbourhoods nearby
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension borders several other boroughs buyers often compare it with. Also consider Saint-Léonard, just east of Saint-Michel and home to our office at 6401 Jean-Talon E, and Rosemont, to the south. Selling here? Start with a free home evaluation and read our guide to selling a home in Montreal.