Buying a property in Dollard-Des Ormeaux: 2026 guide

Updated on 19 October 2026

In Montréal’s West Island, Dollard-Des Ormeaux has just over 48,000 residents. It is a mostly residential city, made up largely of single-family homes. It is recognized as a bilingual municipality: English and French are both in everyday use. Since May 2026, the Des Sources REM station, just south of the city, has offered a direct link to downtown.

At a glance

Population (2021 census)48,403 residents (-1% since 2016)
Occupied private dwellings (2021)17,383
Language statusRecognized bilingual municipality (Charter of the French Language)

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home$797,00065 sales+6%
Condominium (last 4 quarters)$446,887171 sales-2%

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). City of Dollard-Des Ormeaux, Q3 2026 (July to September), change compared with the same quarter of 2025. For condos, Centris does not publish a quarterly price due to too few transactions: the figures cover the last four quarters. Too few plexes sold (3 over four quarters) for a median price to be published.

Areas to know

Sunnybrooke

Area in the north of the city, near the Sunnybrooke REM station (Deux-Montagnes branch), located just across the boundary, in Pierrefonds.

Westpark

Residential neighbourhood, one of the three historic sectors represented by the three circles in the City’s logo.

Saint-Jean sector

The city’s third historic sector, also represented in its logo.

Around Centennial Park

Large municipal park laid out around an artificial lake and hills. The Civic Centre, with city hall, the library, the arena and the pool, is also a landmark for families.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

The Des Sources REM station (Anse-à-l’Orme branch, in service since May 18, 2026) is on boulevard des Sources, just south of Highway 40, in Pointe-Claire. According to the REM, the trip to Gare Centrale takes about 23 minutes; the station has about 500 park-and-ride spaces. To the north, Sunnybrooke station (Deux-Montagnes branch, since November 2025) is another option. STM buses serve the city; the bus network was redesigned when the branch opened, in May 2026.

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Education

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys for French-language education (including École secondaire des Sources) and Lester B. Pearson School Board for English-language education. West Island cégeps: Cégep Gérald-Godin (French) and John Abbott College, in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue (English).

Health

The nearest hospital is Lakeshore General Hospital, on avenue Stillview, in Pointe-Claire.

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Welcome tax and grants

Dollard-Des Ormeaux applies additional brackets: 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000, 1.5% up to $500,000, 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above (rates in effect since January 1, 2026, published by the City, for information only). For a house at the median price of $797,000, that comes to about $13,271, or about $3,205 more than with Québec’s base rates. According to the City, a special $200 duty is added to every transfer. The amount is payable in a single instalment, within 30 days of the bill being sent.

Broker tips

  • In Q3 2026, a single-family home took 56 days on average to sell, 26 days more than a year earlier. Take the time to compare similar properties sold in the area.
  • The welcome tax rises to 2.5%, then to 3% above $750,000, and is paid in a single instalment: include this amount in your budget on top of the down payment.
  • If you plan to take the REM, try the trip to Des Sources or Sunnybrooke station at rush hour, by car, by bike or by bus.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a house in Dollard-Des Ormeaux?

In Q3 2026, the median price of a single-family home in Dollard-Des Ormeaux was $797,000 (+6% in one year), according to Centris.

Does the REM serve Dollard-Des Ormeaux?

No station is within the city limits, but two are very close: Des Sources (in Pointe-Claire, in service since May 2026, about 23 minutes to Gare Centrale according to the REM) and Sunnybrooke (in Pierrefonds, Deux-Montagnes branch).

How much is the welcome tax in Dollard-Des Ormeaux?

In 2026: 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% up to $500,000, 2.5% up to $750,000, then 3% above. For a $797,000 house, it comes to about $13,271, plus a special $200 duty according to the City. First-time buyers can recover up to $5,875 through Québec’s refundable tax credit (the credit decreases above $750,000).

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