Older buildings
For a plex or condo in an older building, examine the masonry, roof, foundation and maintenance log.
Buying in Villeray
Buying a property in Villeray.
Jarry Park, the Jean-Talon Market nearby and several metro stations: Villeray is a friendly, highly sought-after neighbourhood.
The local market
The Villeray real estate market.
Villeray, in north-central Montreal, is known for Jarry Park, its residential streets, local shops and neighbourhood life. The Jean-Talon Market is a few minutes’ walk from the south of the neighbourhood.
The neighbourhood is mostly made up of plexes (duplexes, triplexes) and condos in converted plexes or newer buildings, with some single-family homes. Buildings often date from the first half of the 20th century.
Areas covered: Crémazie
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Villeray.
MetroJarry, Crémazie and Jean-Talon (orange line) and De Castelnau (blue line) stations serve the neighbourhood.
CyclingBike lanes and BIXI stations make it easy to reach the Plateau, Rosemont and downtown.
Jarry ParkJarry Park, with its sports fields and pond, is at the heart of neighbourhood life.
They bought with Mercedes
What Montreal buyers say.
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What to check in Villeray.
Rental income
For a plex, check the leases, actual rents and the condition of the rented units before assessing returns.
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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Rosemont
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Saint-Laurent
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Westmount
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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 Old 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
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Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in Villeray.
How much does a property cost in Villeray?
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 Villeray?
Jarry, Crémazie and Jean-Talon stations on the orange line, De Castelnau and Jean-Talon on the blue line, and Highway 40 to the north connect Villeray to the rest of the city.
What types of properties are there in Villeray?
The neighbourhood is mostly made up of plexes (duplexes, triplexes) and condos in converted plexes or newer buildings, with some single-family homes. Buildings often date from the first half of the 20th century.
Do I need a broker to buy in Villeray?
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 Villeray.
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