Retirement · Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville · Centris 2026
Thinking of selling the house and moving to a condo in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville? The calculation with real median prices: what the house brings in, what the condo costs, the welcome tax, condo fees and what is left. Centris figures, not estimates.
In Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, selling the median house ($819,500) to buy the median condo ($494,000) frees up $319,980 in 2026, after the $5,520 welcome tax on the condo and before selling costs. In 2016, the gap between the two was $107,000. Median condo fees are $445 a month: the capital freed covers about 60 years of them. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled on October 20, 2026.
The short answer
In Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, selling the median house ($819,500) to buy the median condo ($494,000) frees up $319,980 in 2026, after the $5,520 welcome tax on the condo and before selling costs. In 2016, the gap between the two was $107,000. Median condo fees are $445 a month: the capital freed covers about 60 years of them.
The calculation, city by city
| The 2026 calculation in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville | Median condo | Median 2-bedroom condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of the median house | $819,500 | $819,500 |
| Purchase of the condo | − $494,000 | − $442,250 |
| Welcome tax on the condo (city grid) | − $5,520 | − $4,744 |
| Capital freed, before selling costs | $319,980 | $372,506 |
Centris median prices from January to mid-September 2026. Welcome tax calculated on the condo price under the city 2026 grid. Selling costs, notary and moving are not deducted.
House and condo in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, ten years of prices
| Year | House, median price | Condo, median price | Gap | Condo as % of house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $350,000 | $243,000 | $107,000 | 69% |
| 2017 | $383,000 | $235,000 | $148,000 | 61% |
| 2018 | $407,000 | $268,000 | $139,000 | 66% |
| 2019 | $436,000 | $279,250 | $156,750 | 64% |
| 2020 | $519,250 | $345,000 | $174,250 | 66% |
| 2021 | $610,000 | $382,000 | $228,000 | 63% |
| 2022 | $705,500 | $430,000 | $275,500 | 61% |
| 2023 | $649,900 | $415,000 | $234,900 | 64% |
| 2024 | $698,500 | $457,500 | $241,000 | 65% |
| 2025 | $830,000 | $460,000 | $370,000 | 55% |
| 2026 (Jan. to mid-Sept.) | $819,500 | $494,000 | $325,500 | 60% |
What it means in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
- The gap between the median house and condo grew by $218,500 since 2016 in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville: houses rose faster than condos. That is what makes the move to a condo pay more than ten years ago.
- The median condo is worth 60% of the median house price in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville in 2026, versus 69% in 2016. Across the 50 cities tracked, the median is 64%.
- A 2-bedroom condo, often sought in retirement to host family, sells for $442,250 at the 2026 median (50 sales): the capital freed becomes $372,506.
- Median condo fees in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville: $445 a month, or $5,340 a year. They replace part of a house's upkeep (roof, yard, snow removal), but not property taxes or contents insurance.
What the calculation does not count
The calculation above leaves out three expenses that depend on your situation: the broker's fee and selling costs, the notary for the purchase, and the move. The gain on the sale of a principal residence is generally tax-exempt. Before selling, check the contingency fund and the condition of the building you are targeting: a cheap condo with a special assessment coming can wipe out the gap.
Frequently asked questions
How much do I keep if I sell my house for a condo in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville?
$319,980 in 2026 if you sell the median house ($819,500) for the median condo ($494,000), after the welcome tax on the condo and before selling costs.
What welcome tax is paid on a condo in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville?
$5,520 on a $494,000 condo under the city 2026 grid. The first-time buyer credit does not apply if you owned a home recently.
How much are condo fees in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville?
$445 a month at the median in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville ($5,340 a year).
Should I sell before buying?
Not necessarily: selling first avoids carrying two properties, buying first avoids having to rent in between. A condition on the sale of your house in the promise to purchase protects you in the second case.
All cities: from house to condo in retirement, 50 cities. The reverse path: from condo to house in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville.
Source: Centris (Matrix), median sale prices of single-family homes and condominiums, queries of September 16, 2026, and 2-bedroom condos; 2026 transfer duty grids; median condo fees from Centris listings; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team on October 20, 2026, aggregates only. This page informs: it is neither tax advice nor an appraisal.
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Published September 7, 2026 by the Loaa & Manseur team, the number 1 team at RE/MAX Platine in 2024 and 2025, 6th RE/MAX team in Quebec, 15th in Canada and in the global top 50 according to the official RE/MAX ranking. Tell us about your project.