Real estate in Dorval
Dorval is an established city in the West Island, bordering Lake Saint-Louis and serving as Montreal’s aerial gateway (Montreal-Trudeau Airport). Its market features a mix of single-family homes, sought-after waterfront areas, and condominiums, popular with families and professionals for its central location in the West.
Dorval
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 Dorval?
Dorval is the story of the waterfront and Montreal’s gateway — while the airport is a presence, the charm lies in Dorval Village, the shores, and the promenade. It offers a mix of established properties, peaceful residential areas, and water access that makes all the difference. It is a mature community where neighbors know each other. Buyers look for stability and location. The waterfront market plays in a league of its own.
Neighbourhood profile
Area Character
Dominant detached single-family homes, with a premium for Dorval Village and waterfront properties; condominiums along major thoroughfares. A stable family market, well-located between downtown and the West Island.
Transportation
Exo Vaudreuil–Hudson train (Dorval and Pine Beach stations); proximity to the airport and the future transportation hub; Highways 20 and 520.
Shops & Services
Dorval Village, Jardins Dorval (shopping mall), and waterfront businesses.
Schools & Parks
Schools from both networks; the shores of Lake Saint-Louis, waterfront parks, and the marina.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Dorval
Is the Dorval market stable?
Yes: a mature waterfront community where buyers seek stability and location. Current conditions are shown in the table above; to be verified with an OACIQ broker. Methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.
How much does a property in Dorval cost?
The mix of established properties and waterfront areas provides a range where water access makes the difference. See the table above. Source: Centris data, compiled by Endurance Real Estate Group.
What influences the selling time in Dorval?
The waterfront market plays in its own league; elsewhere, the stability of the community takes precedence.
Who is Dorval for?
For established buyers who value the waterfront, a mature community, and a stable environment. See the profile above.
Is Dorval a good area for a stable waterfront purchase?
The community’s maturity and lake access support property values. An OACIQ broker can help contextualize this for your project.
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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.