Near the river
Along the Rivière des Prairies, check whether the address is in a flood zone and what that changes for insurance.
Buying in Rivière-des-Prairies
Buying a property in Rivière-des-Prairies.
In the northeast of the island, Rivière-des-Prairies offers family neighbourhoods, greenery and a train station to downtown.
The local market
The Rivière-des-Prairies real estate market.
Rivière-des-Prairies, often called RDP, covers the northeast of the island along the river of the same name. Pointe-aux-Prairies nature park, the riverside parks on Gouin Boulevard and newer residential neighbourhoods make it a family area.
The area has many single-family and semi-detached homes, duplexes and triplexes, most built since the 1970s and 1980s, as well as condos.
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Rivière-des-Prairies.
Commuter trainRivière-des-Prairies station, on the exo Mascouche line, offers a direct trip downtown.
Highway 40Highway 40 and Henri-Bourassa Boulevard lead to the west of the island, Laval and the east.
NaturePointe-aux-Prairies nature park and riverside parks offer trails and green spaces.
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 Rivière-des-Prairies.
Duplexes and triplexes
For a plex, check the leases, the condition of the units and the applicable rules if you plan to live there.
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.
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The blog
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Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in Rivière-des-Prairies.
How much does a property cost in Rivière-des-Prairies?
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 Rivière-des-Prairies?
Rivière-des-Prairies station on the exo Mascouche line leads downtown, and Highway 40 and Henri-Bourassa Boulevard connect the area to the rest of the island.
What types of properties are there in Rivière-des-Prairies?
The area has many single-family and semi-detached homes, duplexes and triplexes, most built since the 1970s and 1980s, as well as condos.
Do I need a broker to buy in Rivière-des-Prairies?
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 Rivière-des-Prairies.
A question, a property in mind or a project to plan? Mercedes will get back to you quickly.