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Buying in Old Montreal
Buying a property in Old Montreal.
Cobblestone streets, the Old Port and 18th- and 19th-century buildings: Old Montreal offers unique character lofts and condos.
The local market
The Old Montreal real estate market.
Old Montreal, a heritage site on the river, is the birthplace of the city. Its cobblestone streets, Notre-Dame Basilica, the Old Port, galleries and restaurants make it a unique place to live, very popular with visitors.
You will mostly find lofts and condos in converted former commercial buildings and warehouses, some recent buildings and rare houses. High ceilings, stone walls and beams give properties their charm.
Areas covered: Faubourg Québec
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Old Montreal.
MetroPlace-d’Armes, Square-Victoria–OACI and Champ-de-Mars stations, on the orange line, serve the neighbourhood.
On footDowntown, the International District and the Old Port are within walking distance.
ParkingParking is rare and expensive; a space included or rented in the building is an asset.
They bought with Mercedes
What Montreal buyers say.
Buying a house in Montreal was easy thanks to Mercedes from Équipe MG. She is a knowledgeable and professional Montreal realtor who made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home or condo in MTL.Mercedes Galarreta est une courtière immobilière professionnelle et dévouée à Montréal. Elle m’a accompagné à chaque étape de l’achat de ma propriété, incluant le financement, et a pris le temps de bien comprendre mes besoins. Je recommande fortement ce courtier immobilier pour un service efficace et rassurant !!Before you make an offer
What to check in Old Montreal.
Older building
Examine the condition of the envelope, masonry, roof and systems, as well as the co-ownership’s contingency fund.
Condo documents
For a condo, ask for the declaration of co-ownership, meeting minutes, contingency fund and contingency fund study before you commit.
Taxes and fees
Add the address’s municipal and school taxes, the property transfer tax (welcome tax) and notary fees to your budget.
Neighbourhoods
Other Montreal areas.
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Ahuntsic
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Plateau Mont-Royal
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Rosemont
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Villeray
Montreal
Saint-Laurent
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Westmount
Outremont Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG) Hampstead Town of Mount Royal (TMR) Cartierville Anjou Côte-des-Neiges Lachine LaSalle Mile End Griffintown Saint-Henri Pointe-Saint-Charles Little Burgundy Ville-Émard L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Mercier Montréal-Nord Pierrefonds-Roxboro Rivière-des-Prairies Pointe-aux-Trembles La Petite-Patrie Saint-Léonard Verdun Nuns’ Island Downtown Montreal Centre-Sud Saint-Michel Park Extension Baie-D’Urfé Beaconsfield Côte Saint-Luc Dollard-des-Ormeaux Dorval Kirkland Montréal-Est Montreal West Pointe-Claire Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Senneville
The blog
Worth reading for your project.
Montreal neighbourhoods to compare for your project
Saint-Laurent, Westmount, Outremont, NDG, Hampstead or the Town of Mount Royal: compare neighbourhoods by property type and the daily life you are looking for.
Read the articleBuying a property in Anjou: comparing your options in the neighbourhood
A guide to comparing properties in Anjou based on your budget, commutes and your household’s needs.
Read the articleBuying a condo in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Compare condos in Côte-des-Neiges–NDG based on the building, fees, transit and your priorities.
Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in Old Montreal.
How much does a property cost in Old Montreal?
Prices depend on the property type, street, age and condition. To find the price that fits your budget, start with the affordability calculator, then let’s compare recent sales in the area.
Calculate how much I can borrowHow do I get around from Old Montreal?
Place-d’Armes, Square-Victoria–OACI and Champ-de-Mars stations on the orange line serve the neighbourhood, and downtown is within walking distance.
What types of properties are there in Old Montreal?
You will mostly find lofts and condos in converted former commercial buildings and warehouses, some recent buildings and rare houses. High ceilings, stone walls and beams give properties their charm.
Do I need a broker to buy in Old Montreal?
It is not mandatory, but a broker who represents you helps you compare properties, prepare an offer and follow the conditions through to the notary signing. In Quebec, this representation is set out in a buyer brokerage contract, which also states the compensation before you start.
The next step
Let’s talk about buying in Old Montreal.
A question, a property in mind or a project to plan? Mercedes will get back to you quickly.