Buying a property in Sainte-Sophie: 2026 guide

Updated on 14 November 2026

In the MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord, east of Saint-Jérôme, Sainte-Sophie had 18,080 residents at the 2021 census, 15.2% more than in 2016. The market is made up mostly of single-family homes, and many properties have a well and a septic system. In 2026, the welcome tax is 3% on the portion of the price above $500,000.

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At a glance

Population (2021 census)18,080 residents (+15.2% since 2016)
Occupied private dwellings (2021)7,211
Average home value (new assessment roll, 2026)$431,536

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home$501,00060 sales+1%
Single-family home (last 4 quarters)$516,500247 sales+5%
Plex (last 4 quarters)Not published20 salesNot published

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). Municipality of Sainte-Sophie, Q3 2026 (July to September), according to Centris. Single-family homes stayed on the market for an average of 49 days (16 days more than a year earlier), and active listings reached 72 (+41%). For plexes and condominiums, Centris does not publish a median price due to too few transactions: 20 plexes and 2 condominiums were sold over the last four quarters.

Areas to know

Secteur Village

Village sector, around rue de l’Église and the town hall. Part of the sector is served by the municipal sewer system, and the old village sector is subject to a PIIA (by-law 1300-2020) that regulates the appearance of buildings.

New Glasgow

Former village merged with Sainte-Sophie in 2000 (decree 443-2000). Rue de New Glasgow and its historic sector have their own architectural guide in the PIIA.

Chemin de Val-des-Lacs

Residential corridor served by the circuit 35 regional shuttle, with stops at rue des Pins and rue Godard (fire station). The du Joli-Bois elementary school is nearby, on rue de Val-des-Chênes.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

Route 158 crosses the municipality and leads to Saint-Jérôme. There is no train station in Sainte-Sophie: the nearest is Saint-Jérôme station, the terminus of exo line 12. Two public transit services serve Sainte-Sophie: the circuit 35 shuttle (schedule on the MRC de Joliette website), 7 days a week, between Saint-Lin–Laurentides and Saint-Jérôme, with stops at Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme and the train station; and the Transport adapté et collectif de la MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord (TAC), by reservation. According to the Municipality, the TAC is free for people aged 65 and over and for students.

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Education

Centre de services scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord, including the du Joli-Bois elementary school, in Sainte-Sophie. A new elementary school is at the preliminary design, plans and specifications stage, according to the Centre de services scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord (no date announced). Nearest cégep: Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, 455, rue Fournier.

Health

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

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Welcome tax and grants

In 2026, Sainte-Sophie applies 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000, 1.5% up to $500,000, then 3% on the portion above $500,000 (by-law 1362-2022; rates as of November 2026, for information only). For a house at the median price of $501,000, that comes to about $5,641.

Broker tips

  • If the property has a septic system, ask for proof of pumping: the Municipality requires pumping every 2 years for a permanent residence (every 4 years for seasonal use). For an advanced secondary or tertiary treatment system, also ask for the annual maintenance contract.
  • If the house has a well, have the water tested by an accredited laboratory before committing; according to the Municipality, the microbiological analysis is done in spring and fall. On a wooded lot, ask the urban planning department about the rules for cutting down trees.
  • Before making an offer, consult the MRC de La Rivière-du-Nord interactive map (flood zones, landslide zones) and check the zoning, including the agricultural zone. Since March 1, 2026, a new Québec framework has governed work in flood zones, on shorelines and in littoral zones: ask the urban planning department.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a house in Sainte-Sophie?

In Q3 2026, the median price of a single-family home in Sainte-Sophie was $501,000 (+1% in one year), for 60 sales, according to Centris.

Is there a train in Sainte-Sophie?

No. The nearest station is Saint-Jérôme station, on exo line 12. The circuit 35 shuttle connects Sainte-Sophie to the station and to Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme, 7 days a week.

How much is the welcome tax in Sainte-Sophie?

About $5,641 for a $501,000 house, according to the Municipality’s 2026 rate schedule (November 2026): 0.5%, 1%, then 1.5% up to $500,000 and 3% above. For this house, an eligible first-time buyer can recover about $5,160 through Québec’s refundable tax credit (the credit decreases above $750,000).

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