Buying a property in Saint-Colomban: 2026 guide

Updated on 14 November 2026

In the Laurentides, southwest of Saint-Jérôme, Saint-Colomban had 17,740 residents at the 2021 census, 10.7% more than in 2016. The market is made up mostly of single-family homes. Part of the territory is not connected to a municipal water system: wells, septic systems and wetlands should be checked before buying.

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At a glance

Population (2021 census)17,740 residents (+10.7% since 2016)
Municipal water systems5 municipal water systems, according to the City (Phelan, Chénier, Larochelle, Downing and Bédard)
Elementary schools in the city4 (no secondary school)

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home$592,50072 sales+1%
Single-family home (last 4 quarters)$618,185286 sales+1%
Condominium and plexNot published1 sale (condo) and 3 sales (plex)Not published

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). City of Saint-Colomban, Q3 2026 (July to September), according to Centris. Changes compare with the same period a year earlier. For condominiums and plexes, Centris does not publish a median price: there are too few transactions to produce a reliable statistic. Single-family homes sold in an average of 37 days.

Areas to know

Montée de l’Église

Municipal heart: city hall (330, montée de l’Église), the library and the des Hautbois elementary school are located here.

Chemin de la Rivière-du-Nord

The Rivière du Nord forms the city’s southern boundary. The école de la Volière is on this road. Near the river, check the flood zone map.

Lakes sector

About ten artificial lakes were created by cottagers in the 1960s. The école du Triolet is on rue du Lac Rinfret.

Côte Saint-Nicholas

Residential sector that is home to the école à l’Orée-des-Bois.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

There is no train station in the city. The nearest exo stations, on line 12 Saint-Jérôme, are Saint-Jérôme station (280, rue Latour, 764 parking spaces) and Mirabel station. Saint-Jérôme station is served by several bus and taxibus routes. In Saint-Colomban, the Transport adapté et collectif de la MRC de la Rivière-du-Nord (TAC) offers taxibus and minibus service 7 days a week, at designated stops. A carpool park-and-ride lot on rue des Sportifs has more than 45 spaces. Highway 15 runs through the neighbouring cities of Saint-Jérôme and Mirabel.

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Education

Centre de services scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord: four elementary schools in Saint-Colomban (des Hautbois, de la Volière, à l’Orée-des-Bois and du Triolet). There is no secondary school in the city: students attend Polyvalente Saint-Jérôme or École Émilien-Frenette. Nearest cégep: Cégep de Saint-Jérôme.

Health

Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme (290, rue De Montigny), emergency department open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Santé Québec – Laurentides).

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Welcome tax and grants

In 2026, Saint-Colomban applies 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% from $62,900 to $315,000, 1.5% from $315,000 to $500,000, then 3% on the portion above $500,000 (rates as of November 2026, for information only). For a house at the median price of $592,500, that comes to about $8,386. The bill is payable in a single instalment, within 30 days of being sent.

Broker tips

  • Outside the water system sectors, the house has a well: the Gouvernement du Québec recommends having an accredited laboratory perform microbiological analyses at least twice a year and an analysis of chemical parameters at least once while the well is in use. Ask the seller for recent results.
  • For a septic system, the owner must give the City proof of pumping every 2 years (year-round residence). Ask the seller for the latest pumping invoices.
  • Since March 1, 2026, a new Québec framework has governed work in flood zones, on shorelines and in littoral zones. Before making an offer near the Rivière du Nord or a lake, check the government flood zone map and ask the City which permits apply.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a house in Saint-Colomban?

In Q3 2026, the median price of a single-family home in Saint-Colomban was $592,500 (+1% in one year), for 72 sales, according to Centris.

How much is the welcome tax in Saint-Colomban?

About $8,386 for a $592,500 house, according to the City’s 2026 rate schedule (November 2026): 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% up to $500,000, then 3% above. For this house, an eligible first-time buyer can recover about $5,846 through Québec’s refundable tax credit.

Is my future house connected to the municipal water system?

Not necessarily. The City manages five municipal water systems (Phelan, Chénier, Larochelle, Downing and Bédard). Elsewhere, houses have a well and a septic system. Enter the address in the search on the City’s website to find out whether it is served.

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