Retirement · Sainte-Julie · Centris 2026
Thinking of selling the house and moving to a condo in Sainte-Julie? 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 Sainte-Julie, selling the median house ($667,400) to buy the median condo ($430,000) frees up $232,840 in 2026, after the $4,560 welcome tax on the condo and before selling costs. In 2016, the gap between the two was $118,000. Median condo fees are $317 a month: the capital freed covers about 61 years of them. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled on October 20, 2026.
The short answer
In Sainte-Julie, selling the median house ($667,400) to buy the median condo ($430,000) frees up $232,840 in 2026, after the $4,560 welcome tax on the condo and before selling costs. In 2016, the gap between the two was $118,000. Median condo fees are $317 a month: the capital freed covers about 61 years of them.
The calculation, city by city
| The 2026 calculation in Sainte-Julie | Median condo | Median 2-bedroom condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of the median house | $667,400 | $667,400 |
| Purchase of the condo | − $430,000 | − $391,000 |
| Welcome tax on the condo (city grid) | − $4,560 | − $3,976 |
| Capital freed, before selling costs | $232,840 | $272,424 |
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 Sainte-Julie, ten years of prices
| Year | House, median price | Condo, median price | Gap | Condo as % of house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $309,500 | $191,500 | $118,000 | 62% |
| 2017 | $320,500 | $221,500 | $99,000 | 69% |
| 2018 | $330,000 | $214,000 | $116,000 | 65% |
| 2019 | $350,000 | $219,500 | $130,500 | 63% |
| 2020 | $413,000 | $237,000 | $176,000 | 57% |
| 2021 | $510,000 | $310,000 | $200,000 | 61% |
| 2022 | $569,500 | $380,000 | $189,500 | 67% |
| 2023 | $579,125 | $362,500 | $216,625 | 63% |
| 2024 | $587,000 | $375,000 | $212,000 | 64% |
| 2025 | $635,000 | $440,000 | $195,000 | 69% |
| 2026 (Jan. to mid-Sept.) | $667,400 | $430,000 | $237,400 | 64% |
What it means in Sainte-Julie
- The gap between the median house and condo grew by $119,400 since 2016 in Sainte-Julie: 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 64% of the median house price in Sainte-Julie in 2026, versus 62% in 2016. Across the 50 cities tracked, the median is 64%.
- A 2-bedroom condo, often sought in retirement to host family, sells for $391,000 at the 2026 median (47 sales): the capital freed becomes $272,424.
- Median condo fees in Sainte-Julie: $317 a month, or $3,804 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 Sainte-Julie?
$232,840 in 2026 if you sell the median house ($667,400) for the median condo ($430,000), after the welcome tax on the condo and before selling costs.
What welcome tax is paid on a condo in Sainte-Julie?
$4,560 on a $430,000 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 Sainte-Julie?
$317 a month at the median in Sainte-Julie ($3,804 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 Sainte-Julie.
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.