Baie-D'Urfé is a small, established town of approximately 4,000 residents — known for its long shoreline along Lac Saint-Louis, its mature wooded character, and its reputation as one of the West Island's most exclusive addresses. Inventory is tight, lots are generous, and the market is built around discreet, lower-volume transactions of significant value.
Baie-D'Urfé's southern boundary is the longest residential shoreline on the West Island, with Lakeshore Road running parallel. Waterfront properties here are among the most prestigious on the Island, with established families holding for decades.
Generous lots (often 1+ acre), mature trees, and large setbacks define Baie-D'Urfé. The town has actively preserved its low-density character — there is no high-density development, no commercial strip, and a deliberate residential-conservation approach to zoning.
With approximately 35 transactions per year, Baie-D'Urfé is one of the lowest-volume markets in Greater Montréal. Successful transactions here depend on relationships, discretion, and knowing the small qualified-buyer pool. Marketing is targeted, not broadcast.
Selling in Baie-D'Urfé requires patience, discretion, and the right channels to a qualified buyer pool. Buying here requires understanding which properties truly justify the price they ask. I bring both — a measured approach, and the local relationships that matter in this small, well-defined market.
Baie-D'Urfé combines limited supply (no condos, no new development, ~4,000 residents), the longest waterfront in the West Island, generous lot sizes, and a long-established prestige reputation. The result is a small, premium market with limited annual turnover.
Average is 45–75 days, but premium waterfront can take 90–180 days. The buyer pool is small and selective. Strategic pricing and the right marketing channels matter far more than for higher-volume markets.
Baie-D'Urfé does not have its own station, but Beaconsfield, Pointe-Claire and the upcoming Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue stations are 5–10 minutes by car. Most Baie-D'Urfé residents drive to a station — typical for a low-density, large-lot town.
Macdonald High School, Saint-Patrick Elementary, John Rennie (for some), and École des Perdrix serve the area. Many families also opt for private schools — Kuper Academy, Lower Canada College, The Study, Selwyn House.
Rarely. The smallest non-waterfront homes typically start around $1.05M. Baie-D'Urfé is not an entry-level market and is best approached as a long-term hold for buyers prioritizing lot size, waterfront access, and exclusivity.
Strongly recommended. Annual transaction volume is so low that few brokers truly know the comparable sales, the qualified-buyer pool, and the local marketing channels. The wrong approach in this market costs sellers six figures.