Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is the historic boardwalk town at the western tip of the Island — a vibrant pedestrian main street along the Sainte-Anne canal, the McGill Macdonald Campus, John Abbott College, a walkable village character that no other West Island town offers, and an upcoming REM station that will further compress downtown access. The housing stock is a mix of historic stone homes, mid-century bungalows, newer condos and a growing student-rental segment.
Sainte-Anne's main street, with its boardwalk along the canal, restaurants, terraces, and seasonal sailing traffic, is unlike anywhere else on the Island. Residents value the genuine pedestrian character — you can live without a daily car commitment, especially as the REM station opens.
McGill University's Macdonald Campus (agriculture, environmental sciences) and John Abbott College (CÉGEP, ~7,000 students) anchor the local economy and create steady demand for rental investments near both campuses. The student-rental segment is one of the most reliable on the West Island.
The Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue REM station (terminus of the West Island branch) is opening as part of the network expansion, bringing downtown to ~35 minutes. Properties within walking distance of the station are already showing appreciation in anticipation.
Sainte-Anne has three distinct markets: the historic village core, the residential streets, and the investment-rental segment serving John Abbott and McGill. Each behaves differently. I help my clients understand which segment fits their goals and provide the comparable analysis to back the right decision.
Single-family detached homes range from $625K to $925K, with historic stone homes in the village core commanding $825K–$1.3M depending on condition. Condominiums are $325K–$575K. Investment duplexes and triplexes near the campuses are $625K–$950K.
Yes — student-rental near the McGill Macdonald and John Abbott campuses is one of the more reliable West Island investment segments, with gross yields of 5–6% and consistent demand. Quebec rental regulation matters; I refer clients to specialized counsel as needed.
The Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue station is part of the West Island branch terminus, opening in phases through 2024–2027. Some West Island stations are already operating; the network is expanding outward. I track the construction schedule for clients evaluating proximity premiums.
Public English: Sainte-Anne Elementary, Macdonald High School. Public French: École de la Source, École Marguerite-Bourgeoys. Higher education: John Abbott College, McGill University Macdonald Campus.
They are highly characterful but come with façade and heritage constraints. Many require ongoing maintenance investment that's higher than a 1970s suburban home. I help my clients estimate realistic carrying costs and identify which heritage properties offer the best long-term value.
The Sainte-Anne canal is an active sailing route, with the historic Sainte-Anne lock (one of the smallest active locks in Canada) seeing recreational boat traffic from May to October. The boardwalk and waterfront restaurants are central to summer life — and a significant value driver for nearby properties.