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homes for sale near montreal

Living in the city is great and the suburbs can be lovely, but sometimes what you really need is a little bit of the great outdoors in your own backyard. Luckily for you, there are plenty of fixer-uppers and recently renovated chalets sprinkled across the Quebec countryside within an hour and a half's drive from Montreal that you could invest in today with less than $200,000.

With costs of living rising in the city and wages stagnating across the country, investing in a cheap starter home is more difficult but also more enticing than ever before. Rather than pay your salary towards high-cost city groceries, consider putting that money toward a cute chalet in the Laurentides!

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Montreal is home to some pretty stellar luxury real estate and this Dorval castle is certainly no exception. The massive estate is nothing short of a miniature Hogwarts — so if you're into witches, wizards and warlocks, this property will certainly appeal to you. And if you aren't...well, who doesn't like taking a peek inside a castle?

Located just 20 minutes from downtown, this 5-storey chateau spans 34,000 square feet and has remarkable views of Lac St-Louis. While the waterfront location is undoubtedly breathtaking, the property itself may require some getting used to — as does its price point. Did we mention it's nearly $20 million?

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When it comes to buying a home in Montreal, it's safe to say you need a significant amount of wealth to secure anything worthwhile. So you might be tempted to look outside of the city centre for your first property, considering how much cheaper homes are when you're in the middle of nowhere. Ok, maybe not in the middle of nowhere, but not in Montreal.

If you're willing to relocate for the sake of getting your foot into the world of real estate, then there are a decent number of properties across the province that are cute, quaint but most importantly, cheap-ish.

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Montreal homes for sale that cost less than $500,000 are very few and far between, and with Montreal home prices jumping (yet again) it can often seem impossible to find something both spacious and affordable.

Well, this townhouse for sale in Montreal-Est is not only roomy, spanning a total of nearly 2,000 square feet, but it's hella affordable, too.

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The cost of Montreal homes for sale has jumped significantly, making house hunting a daunting experience, especially when %0.31 of properties for sale in the 514 are listed below $200,000. Yikes!

Well, if you're looking for a new home, an investment property or a new project, there are definitely some steals in Montreal, many of which are for sale for less than $500,000. Although that's still quite costly, finding something for any less is seemingly impossible in today's market.

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Looking for a home to buy? Considering home prices in Montreal have jumped, it's certainly no easy feat to find a Montreal home for sale for under $400,000.

Thankfully there are a few gems across the 514 that offer up affordable single-family homes and there's one for sale right now through duProprio in Montreal-North.

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With record inflation in Canada pushing up the cost of pretty much everything, it’s no surprise the Canadian housing market is also absolutely bonkers.

In the most recent edition of the Demographia International Housing Affordability (DIHA) report, the cost of buying a home in many Canadian cities has become "severely unaffordable," Montreal included!

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With luxury home sales on the rise, it's no shock that this Quebec home for sale is currently on the market. Located only 45 minutes outside of Montreal, this stunning Rosemère condominium is the perfect combination of both modern and rustic that give off the ultimate Hogwarts castle vibes.

The two-bedroom and two-and-a-half-bath property spans nearly, 2,300 square feet and will cost you a mere $1,145,000 — but can you really put a price tag on a home as mystical as this one? Especially considering it's located in the reputable Le Manoir Bleury-Bouthillier.

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The cost of living in Canada has certainly skyrocketed, and with the effects of the rise of inflation being felt everywhere, it might often feel impossible to ever buy your first property.

Well, following the federal 2022 budget, the Government of Canada has stated its plans to make housing in Canada more affordable for young people and first-time homebuyers.

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Looking for a home in Montreal but can't seem to find something at an affordable price? Well, this semi-detached single-family home might be what you've been searching for. Located in Montreal-Est, this 2,800 square foot house is one of very few homes for sale in Montreal for less than $400,000.

This three-bedroom and two-bathroom property comes in at $390,000, which is rarely seen on the Island of Montreal — making it the perfect space for a family with kids, a couple, or anyone looking for a rental property.

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PCMag recently ranked the best work-from-home cities for 2022 and a Montreal suburb — Notre-Dame-de-L'Île-Perrot, the largest municipality on the eponymous Île-Perrot — came in sixth, making it the best place in the area for remote workers, at least according to the list. And guess what, house hunters? There are homes for sale in the coveted Montreal suburb!

While the magazine narrowed in on Notre-Dame-de-L'ÃŽle-Perrot, it shouted out all four municipalities on ÃŽle-Perrot as great places to work from home, which it says it determined using data on affordability, liveability and internet connectivity.

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Have you ever seen a mansion and thought, "F**k it. I'd sell my soul to the devil to be able to afford that place"? Cue this Italian château-style home for sale in Quebec's Laurentians region.

It's less than an hour's drive from Montreal in Ville de Sainte-Adèle but looks like it belongs in the orchards of Tuscany.

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