Flood zone
Several areas border the Richelieu, which saw a major flood in 2011. Check the flood zone, the history and insurance.
Buying in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Buying a property in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Old Saint-Jean, the Richelieu River and varied neighbourhoods: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu offers a complete city at more accessible prices.
The local market
The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu real estate market.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is the central city of the Haut-Richelieu, on both sides of the Richelieu River. Old Saint-Jean, the Chambly Canal, the Royal Military College and the International Balloon Festival make it well known. The city includes several sectors, including Iberville, Saint-Luc and L’Acadie.
You will find older homes and plexes downtown, many single-family homes in residential sectors such as Saint-Luc, condos and rural properties on the outskirts.
Areas covered: Vieux-Saint-Jean · Iberville · Saint-Luc · L’Acadie · Saint-Athanase
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Highways 35 and 10Highway 35 leads to Highway 10, then to the Samuel De Champlain Bridge and Montreal.
Express busesExpress buses connect the city to the REM and downtown; check schedules for your area.
River and canalThe Richelieu River and the Chambly Canal path offer cycling, walking and water activities.
Before you make an offer
What to check in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Exact area
Old Saint-Jean, Iberville, Saint-Luc and L’Acadie have different realities: compare within the same area.
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 South Shore areas.
South Shore
Brossard
South Shore
Longueuil
South Shore
Saint-Lambert
South Shore
Saint-Hubert
South Shore
La Prairie
South Shore
Saint-Constant
Sainte-Catherine Saint-Philippe Boucherville Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville Candiac Châteauguay Delson Léry Mercier Beloeil Mont-Saint-Hilaire Chambly Carignan Saint-Basile-le-Grand McMasterville Otterburn Park Sainte-Julie Varennes Saint-Amable Vaudreuil-Dorion Pincourt L’Île-Perrot Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot Saint-Lazare Hudson Les Cèdres
The blog
Worth reading for your project.
Brossard, La Prairie and nearby: choosing your area on the South Shore
Compare Brossard, La Prairie, Saint-Constant, Sainte-Catherine and Saint-Philippe based on your commute, your ideal property and your budget.
Read the articleBuying a property in La Prairie: neighbourhood and checks
Compare commutes, costs and property features before buying in La Prairie.
Read the articleBuying a house in Sainte-Catherine: commutes and criteria
Prepare your visits in Sainte-Catherine by comparing streets, services and the condition of properties.
Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
How much does a property cost in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?
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 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?
Highways 35 and 10 connect Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Brossard, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge and Montreal. The commute depends on rush-hour traffic.
What types of properties are there in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?
You will find older homes and plexes downtown, many single-family homes in residential sectors such as Saint-Luc, condos and rural properties on the outskirts.
Do I need a broker to buy in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu?
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 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
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