Real estate in Kirkland
Kirkland is an affluent residential city in the West Island, known for its large family homes and spacious layout. The opening of the REM’s Kirkland station in 2026 makes it one of the sectors with the strongest appreciation potential in the West.
Kirkland
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 Kirkland?
Kirkland is the planned and well-maintained West: neighborhoods designed for families, large homes, parks, a reputation for excellent schools. People come here for space, safety, and tranquility, and they stay for a long time. The arrival of the REM in the West Island brings the sector closer to the city center and changes the game for commuting. It’s a market for high-end family properties, where supply remains measured. Demand is loyal and quality-conscious.
The Kirkland market ·
Single-family
Kirkland compared to the Island
Trend
Sectors in Kirkland
Timberlea
Established residential sector of Kirkland, mainly composed of single-family homes on large lots, in a typical West Island family setting.
Neighbourhood profile
Sector Character
Market of spacious, often recent, detached single-family homes on large lots; occasional condominiums. Market of affluent owner-occupiers; the new REM station adds an unprecedented accessibility argument.
Transportation
REM — Kirkland station (Anse-à-l’Orme branch, 2026), set to become a transfer hub; Highway 40; bus network.
Shops & Services
Shops on Saint-Charles Boulevard and Trans-Canada Highway; CF Fairview Pointe-Claire nearby.
Schools & Parks
Schools from the Lester B. Pearson and Marguerite-Bourgeoys networks; numerous parks, sports fields, and a municipal sports center.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Kirkland
Is the Kirkland market sustained?
It’s a market for high-end family properties, with measured supply and loyal demand, which the REM brings closer to the center. Current conditions are in the table above; to be validated with an OACIQ broker. Methodology: enduranceimmobilier.com/indice-tardif/methodologie.
How much does a family home cost in Kirkland?
The large homes in a planned sector place Kirkland at the high end of the West Island family market. See the table above. Source: Centris data, Endurance Groupe Immobilier compilation.
Does the arrival of the REM change the Kirkland market?
The REM improves access to the city center, a new factor for commuting; demand remains loyal and quality-conscious.
Is Kirkland a good neighborhood for families?
Yes: high-end, planned setting, focused on schools, with enhanced access to the city center via the REM. See the overview above.
Does Kirkland benefit from the REM?
The new REM access adds to a sought-after family environment. An OACIQ broker can explain what this means for your project.
Get updates on the market in Kirkland
A question about the Kirkland market? Speak with David Tardif, real estate broker (OACIQ)
David Tardif
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.

