Real estate in Verdun
Verdun is a booming riverside borough, one of the most sought-after in Montreal. It is divided into four micro-markets: Central Verdun (H4G) and Wellington Street, West Verdun (H4H), the family neighborhood of Crawford Park, and Nuns’ Island. Its redeveloped banks of the St. Lawrence River, its plexes, and its condominiums make it a central market highly prized by families and young professionals.
Verdun
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Which way is the market leaning in Verdun?
David Tardif’s analysis: my Verdun, sector by sector
“I have lived in Verdun since 2006. A Verdunois by choice, I know the area like the back of my hand — every street, every park, every school, every shop. And if there is one thing experience has taught me as a real estate broker in Verdun, it’s that ‘Verdun’ is not one market, but four very distinct micro-markets. For the same budget, you don’t buy the same thing from one sector to another — and that is precisely where local insight makes all the difference.
Concretely: the same amount can buy you a lively condo near Wellington Street, the tranquility of a two-story in West Verdun, a rare and coveted single-family home in Crawford Park, or a river view on Nuns’ Island. These are not the same buyers, nor the same selling times, nor the same way of negotiating. A seller who treats Verdun as a single market leaves money on the table; a buyer who does the same misses out on good opportunities.
My job is to bring all of that back to facts: actual comparable sales in your sector and data from the Indice Tardif — not the asking prices. In Verdun, the market rewards those who know the difference between one street and the next. I know it because I live here.”
— David Tardif, real estate broker (OACIQ, license E2815), Verdunois since 2006 and founder of Endurance Groupe Immobilier by Tardif. Follow the market with the Indice Tardif.
The Verdun market ·
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Verdun compared to the Island
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Sectors in Verdun
Central Verdun (H4G) — the urban heart
The historic heart of the borough, between the river and Wellington Avenue. It is the densest and most in-demand sector for its urban character: immediate proximity to shops, services, and the waterfront. Rare in Montreal, three metro stations serve it — LaSalle, Verdun, and De L’Église — an asset that directly supports property value. The most sought-after streets combine high prices and limited supply: well-positioned properties sell quickly there.
In brief: postal code H4G · LaSalle, Verdun, and De L’Église metros · most sought-after streets: Rielle, Willibrord, Gertrude, Évelyn, and Gordon · high prices, limited supply.
West Verdun (H4H) — quality of life
To the west of the borough, this sector is bordered to the west by the Douglas Hospital grounds. The buildings are mainly composed of two-story structures. Slightly set back from the metro stations, it is under a bit less pressure than the heart of Verdun — but it offers an excellent quality of life, good schools, and lower density. It is the right compromise for those who want the Verdun lifestyle with a bit more space and tranquility.
In brief: postal code H4H · western boundary: Douglas Hospital grounds · buildings: 2-story structures · less dense, good schools, slightly less under pressure.
Crawford Park — "the Westmount of Verdun"
The most residential sector of the borough, often nicknamed “the Westmount of Verdun.” It developed around Queen Elizabeth Park in the spirit of garden cities and is primarily aimed at families — served notably by École des Coquelicots. The supply of houses is very limited, making it one of the most coveted and rarest micro-markets in Verdun.
In brief: garden city around Queen Elizabeth Park · family profile · École des Coquelicots · very limited supply of houses.
Nuns' Island — a world apart
Connected to Verdun but with its own ecosystem, Nuns’ Island functions almost like a distinct city due to its island geography. It is recognized for its condo towers and luxury residences, and has been served since 2023 by the Île-des-Sœurs REM station. Monthly volume is lower than in the heart of Verdun, but it is a high-end segment with its own price rhythms and appeal.
In brief: island sector, almost a city apart · condo towers and luxury residences · Île-des-Sœurs REM station (since 2023) · high-end market, lower volume.
Neighbourhood profile
Sector character
Verdun juxtaposes four atmospheres within a single riverside borough. The heart of Verdun (H4G), around Wellington Street, is a dense urban fabric of plexes and condominiums, within walking distance of the river and three metro stations. West Verdun (H4H) is quieter, dominated by two-story buildings. Crawford Park, a family garden city around Queen Elizabeth Park, primarily offers rare and sought-after single-family homes. Nuns’ Island features condo towers and luxury residences along the river, driven by the waterfront premium and direct access to downtown via the REM. Demand is strong and sustained, fueled by access to the St. Lawrence River, redeveloped banks, and downtown Montreal.
Transportation
Three Green Line stations serve Verdun — De l’Église, Verdun, and LaSalle — placing downtown Montreal about 10 to 15 minutes away. Nuns’ Island has been connected since 2023 by the REM (Île-des-Sœurs station), which reaches Central Station in a few minutes. Added to this is quick access to Highway 15 and the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge (via Nuns’ Island), the STM bus network, and the waterfront bike paths connected to the riverside network leading to the Lachine Canal and downtown.
Shops & services
Wellington Street, voted the “coolest street in the world” by Time Out magazine in 2022, concentrates restaurants, cafes, independent boutiques, and local shops over more than a kilometer. The rest of the heart of Verdun is well-equipped with grocery stores, pharmacies, and daily services accessible on foot. Nuns’ Island has its own commercial hub (Place du Commerce area), while the big-box stores of Carrefour Angrignon in LaSalle are just a few minutes away.
Schools & parks
Verdun is served by both French-language (Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys) and English-language school boards, with institutions such as École des Coquelicots (Crawford Park) and Monseigneur-Richard High School. For the outdoors, the borough capitalizes on its riverfront: the Verdun urban beach (opened in 2019), the Art Deco Natatorium, Arthur-Therrien Park, and the redeveloped banks of the St. Lawrence, not to mention the green spaces of Nuns’ Island like Domaine Saint-Paul. A riverside setting that explains much of the area’s appeal — and value.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Verdun
Do the heart of Verdun and Nuns' Island follow the same market?
No: Verdun is divided into two markets — the heart, focused on condominiums around Wellington and the waterfront, and Nuns’ Island, which is more upscale. Current conditions are shown in the table above; to be validated with an OACIQ broker. Methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.
How much does a condo cost in Verdun?
Condominiums dominate the heart of Verdun, while Nuns’ Island plays in a higher price range. See the table above. Source: Centris data, compiled by Endurance Groupe Immobilier.
Do condos in the heart of Verdun sell quickly?
The heart of Verdun, which is highly sought after, does not behave like Nuns’ Island; the timeframe depends on the sector, category, and listing price. H4G is in high demand due to its proximity to metro stations.
Is Verdun a good neighborhood for families?
More and more: waterfronts, parks, quick access to downtown, and the energy of Wellington attract young families; Nuns’ Island offers a more upscale setting, with the REM. See the profile above.
Is Verdun a good area to invest in a condo?
It is one of the most sought-after central sectors for condominiums, driven by the river, its central location, and the REM on Nuns’ Island. Any investment project benefits from being validated by an OACIQ broker.
What are the different sectors of Verdun?
Verdun is divided into four micro-markets: Central Verdun (postal code H4G), the densest urban heart, served by three metro stations (LaSalle, Verdun, De L’Église); West Verdun (H4H), more residential, bounded by the Douglas Hospital; Crawford Park, a family, garden-city neighborhood nicknamed the “Westmount of Verdun”; and Nuns’ Island, an upscale island sector known for its condo towers, served by the REM. Each has its own prices, selling timeframes, and supply-and-demand dynamics.
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Sources: Centris data, compiled by “Endurance Groupe Immobilier by Tardif”. No APCIQ / Barometer data is reproduced. The Tardif Index complements the Centris HPI and APCIQ statistics. Full methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.