Agricultural zone
Part of the territory is protected agricultural land: uses and construction are regulated. Check the zoning before buying land or a rural property.
Buying in Saint-Philippe
Buying a property in Saint-Philippe.
Between farmland and recent residential neighbourhoods, Saint-Philippe offers a quieter setting near Highway 30.
The local market
The Saint-Philippe real estate market.
Saint-Philippe is a small South Shore municipality where much of the territory is agricultural land. Its residential neighbourhoods, several of them recent developments, offer a quieter setting than the region’s denser hubs.
You will mostly find single-family homes, in recent developments or on larger rural lots, along with some townhouses and condos. Rural properties call for specific checks.
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Saint-Philippe.
Highway 30Highway 30 connects Saint-Philippe to Brossard, La Prairie and the bridges to Montreal.
Public transitexo buses reach the train and REM stations in neighbouring cities; check schedules for your address.
Rural settingFarmland and open spaces give the area a calm, country feel.
Before you make an offer
What to check in Saint-Philippe.
Water and sewer
Outside serviced areas, a property may have a well and a septic system. Have them inspected and ask for maintenance records.
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 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 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 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.
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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-Philippe.
How much does a property cost in Saint-Philippe?
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-Philippe?
Highway 30 crosses Saint-Philippe and leads to Brossard, La Prairie and the bridges to Montreal. Public transit mainly runs through exo buses to train stations and the REM.
What types of properties are there in Saint-Philippe?
You will mostly find single-family homes, in recent developments or on larger rural lots, along with some townhouses and condos. Rural properties call for specific checks.
Do I need a broker to buy in Saint-Philippe?
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-Philippe.
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