Real estate in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Ahuntsic-Cartierville is a family-friendly borough in northern Montreal, bordered by the Rivière des Prairies. It includes Ahuntsic, Cartierville, Bordeaux, Le Sault-au-Récollet, and Saraguay. Its market blends single-family homes, plexes, and condos, sought after for its riverside parks and peaceful setting within metro distance of downtown.
Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Every month, David Tardif publishes a residential market tension score out of 100 for Montreal Island, backed by weekly bulletins. Public methodology, Centris sources, full transparency.
Which way is the market leaning in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?
In my experience, Ahuntsic-Cartierville is one of the island’s best-kept secrets: you live along the Rivière des Prairies, steps from the Île-de-la-Visitation nature park and old Sault-au-Récollet, one of Montreal’s oldest village cores. It’s a neighbourhood where families settle in for the long haul — you see people grow up, move from a triplex to a house without ever leaving the postal code. Along Fleury, an authentic neighbourhood life has replaced the quiet-suburb label people used to stick on it. Condos near the metro attract first-time buyers; single-family homes attract established families. It’s a market that rewards patience more than haste.
The Ahuntsic-Cartierville market ·
Condo
Single-family
Duplex
Triplex
Ahuntsic-Cartierville compared to the Island
Trend
Sectors in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Ahuntsic
Central, established area of the borough, bordered by the Rivière des Prairies to the north. Mixed residential fabric (houses, duplexes, condos), served by the metro (Henri-Bourassa, Sauvé) and appreciated for its riverside parks and quiet streets.
Bois-de-Saraguay
An upscale, wooded enclave in the northwest, along the Rivière des Prairies. You’ll find large lots and the Bois-de-Saraguay nature park; it’s one of the island’s most exclusive and least dense sectors.
Cartierville
Northwest sector along the Rivière des Prairies, more residential and family-oriented, with a varied housing stock ranging from post-war bungalows to newer condos.
Nouveau-Bordeaux
Quiet residential sector of Cartierville, mostly made up of single-family homes and a few condos, popular with families for its calm and proximity to the waterfront.
Neighbourhood profile
Area character
Diverse family market. Le Sault-au-Récollet, historic and riverside, commands a premium; Ahuntsic offers established streets around Fleury; Cartierville and Bordeaux are more residential, near the large nature parks. Condos are concentrated near metro stations.
Transportation
Henri-Bourassa, Sauvé and Crémazie metro stations (Orange Line); exo commuter train stations in the Bois-Franc area; Highways 15 and 40.
Shops & services
Fleury Street (“Fleury East”), a neighbourhood shopping artery, Henri-Bourassa Boulevard, and nearby Marché Central.
Schools & parks
Collège Ahuntsic and schools in both systems; the Île-de-la-Visitation nature park (Sault-au-Récollet mill), Bois-de-Liesse and Bois-de-Saraguay nature parks.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Does the Ahuntsic-Cartierville market favour buyers?
This is a neighbourhood where people settle in for the long term, along the river; listings are rarely rushed. Current conditions are shown in the table above. The answer also depends on your profile — an OACIQ-licensed broker can assess it. Methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.
How much does a single-family home cost in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?
Single-family homes for established families sit alongside condos near the metro and duplexes; the price therefore depends mainly on the category. See the table above. Source: Centris data, compiled by Endurance Groupe Immobilier.
Do properties sell quickly in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?
Well-maintained properties, popular with families, generally find buyers without haste, with the timeline varying by sector (riverside or not).
Is Ahuntsic-Cartierville a good neighbourhood for a family?
Yes: the waterfront, nature parks, and an authentic neighbourhood life along Fleury make it a family sector where people stay for a long time. See the profile above.
Is a condo near the metro a good first purchase in Ahuntsic-Cartierville?
The area combines accessibility and family stability, making it a frequent gateway to homeownership. An OACIQ broker can confirm whether it fits your situation.
Get updates on the market in Ahuntsic-Cartierville
A question about the Ahuntsic-Cartierville market? Speak with David Tardif, real estate broker (OACIQ)
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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.