Buying a property in Ahuntsic-Cartierville: 2026 guide

Updated on 19 October 2026

In the north of the island, along the Rivière des Prairies, Ahuntsic-Cartierville had 135,336 residents at the 2021 census. The borough offers a varied market: plexes, some of Montréal’s most affordable condos and single-family homes. It is served by three orange line metro stations, two exo train lines and, at its boundary with Saint-Laurent, the Du Ruisseau REM station.

At a glance

Population (2021 census)135,336 residents (+1% since 2016)
Area24 km²
Rivière des Prairies shoreline15 km (Ville de Montréal)

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home$917,50044 salesstable
Condominium (condo)$420,00070 sales+1%
Plex (2 to 5 units)$935,00071 sales+6%

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). Borough of Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Q3 2026 (July to September), change compared with the same quarter of 2025.

Areas to know

Ahuntsic

The heart of the borough, served by the Henri-Bourassa, Sauvé and Crémazie metro stations. The Youville area is attracting more and more families and young people.

Sault-au-Récollet

Historic area that runs along the river via boulevard Gouin Est and the Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation. Église de La Visitation is the oldest church in Montréal.

Cartierville

On the banks of the Rivière des Prairies, near Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur and the Parc-nature du Bois-de-Saraguay.

Ahuntsic Ouest

Known for its red-brick semi-detached houses, built in the 1950s and 1960s.

Nouveau-Bordeaux

Home to Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne and several schools, served by the Bois-de-Boulogne exo station.

District Central

Employment hub of 3 km² and more than 25,000 workers, around rue Chabanel, with the Chabanel exo station.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

The metro’s orange line has three stations in the borough: Henri-Bourassa, Sauvé and Crémazie. The exo 12 Saint-Jérôme line stops at the Bois-de-Boulogne and Chabanel stations, toward Lucien-L’Allier station, downtown. The exo 15 Mascouche line stops at the Sauvé (connection to the metro) and Ahuntsic stations; since January 2026, its terminus has been Côte-de-Liesse station, in Saint-Laurent, with a connection to the REM. Since November 2025, the Du Ruisseau REM station, at the Saint-Laurent boundary, has offered about 1,060 park-and-ride spaces; according to the REM, the trip to Gare Centrale takes about 14 minutes. The Parcours Gouin bike path runs along the river.

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Education

Centre de services scolaire de Montréal for French-language education and English Montreal School Board (EMSB) for English-language education. Three colleges in the borough: Collège Ahuntsic, Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne and Collège André-Grasset.

Health

Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal (Cartierville) and Hôpital Fleury (Ahuntsic), part of the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. CLSC d’Ahuntsic and CLSC de Bordeaux-Cartierville.

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Welcome tax and grants

Ahuntsic-Cartierville is part of the City of Montréal, so Montréal’s rates apply. In 2026: 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000, 1.5% up to $552,300, 2% up to $1,104,700, then 2.5%, 3.5% and 4% above $3,113,000 (rates as of October 2026, for information only). For a condo at the median price of $420,000, that comes to about $4,411; for a $935,000 plex, about $14,049. Ville de Montréal programs, such as RénoPlex, also apply.

Broker tips

  • Near the Rivière des Prairies (Cartierville, Sault-au-Récollet, boulevard Gouin), check whether the property is in a flood zone: during spring floods, the borough installs dikes on several streets, including Crevier, Cousineau, Olivier, Leblanc and Jasmin. Québec’s new flood zone regulatory framework has been in effect since March 1, 2026; talk to your insurer early as well.
  • The plex market is active (71 sales in Q3 2026, +54% in one year). For a plex, check the current leases, the rents and the condition of the units: they determine the financing.
  • In condos, the choice is growing: the number of condos for sale rose 46% in one year. Take the time to compare and to read the syndicate of co-owners’ documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a property in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?

In Q3 2026, according to Centris, a single-family home sold for $917,500 (stable over one year), a condo for $420,000 and a plex for $935,000.

Are there flood zones in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?

Yes, some areas along the Rivière des Prairies are exposed to spring flooding. A flood protection structure is under construction on rue Crevier, between boulevard Gouin and the river. Before making an offer, consult the official maps and your insurer.

How much is the welcome tax in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?

Montréal’s rates apply: from 0.5% on the first bracket up to 4% above $3,113,000. For a $420,000 condo, it comes to about $4,411. First-time buyers can recover up to $5,875 through Québec’s refundable tax credit for home buyers (the credit decreases above $750,000 and drops to zero at $1,000,000).

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