Retirement · Sorel-Tracy · Centris 2026
Thinking of selling the house and moving to a condo in Sorel-Tracy? 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 Sorel-Tracy, swapping the median house for the median condo frees up nothing in 2026: the house sells for $391,750 at the median and the condo for $400,000. The median condo in Sorel-Tracy is often new or recent and costs as much as an older house. To free up capital, aim for a smaller or older condo than the median. Source: Centris (Matrix), compiled on October 20, 2026.
The short answer
In Sorel-Tracy, swapping the median house for the median condo frees up nothing in 2026: the house sells for $391,750 at the median and the condo for $400,000. The median condo in Sorel-Tracy is often new or recent and costs as much as an older house. To free up capital, aim for a smaller or older condo than the median.
The calculation, city by city
| The 2026 calculation in Sorel-Tracy | Median condo | Median 2-bedroom condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of the median house | $391,750 | $391,750 |
| Purchase of the condo | − $400,000 | − $400,000 |
| Welcome tax on the condo (city grid) | − $4,110 | − $4,110 |
| Capital freed, before selling costs | $-12,360 | $-12,360 |
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 Sorel-Tracy, ten years of prices
| Year | House, median price | Condo, median price | Gap | Condo as % of house |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $160,000 | $150,000 | $10,000 | 94% |
| 2017 | $150,000 | $157,250 | $-7,250 | 105% |
| 2018 | $162,000 | $152,500 | $9,500 | 94% |
| 2019 | $160,000 | $148,500 | $11,500 | 93% |
| 2020 | $185,000 | $169,000 | $16,000 | 91% |
| 2021 | $240,000 | $216,250 | $23,750 | 90% |
| 2022 | $304,000 | $249,000 | $55,000 | 82% |
| 2023 | $305,000 | $259,500 | $45,500 | 85% |
| 2024 | $345,000 | $290,000 | $55,000 | 84% |
| 2025 | $370,000 | $310,000 | $60,000 | 84% |
| 2026 (Jan. to mid-Sept.) | $391,750 | $400,000 | $-8,250 | 102% |
What it means in Sorel-Tracy
- The gap between the median house and condo narrowed since 2016 in Sorel-Tracy ($10,000 to $-8,250): condos caught up with houses.
- The median condo is worth 102% of the median house price in Sorel-Tracy in 2026, versus 94% in 2016. Across the 50 cities tracked, the median is 64%.
- A 2-bedroom condo, often sought in retirement to host family, sells for $400,000 at the 2026 median (36 sales): the capital freed becomes $-12,360.
- Median condo fees in Sorel-Tracy: $219 a month, or $2,628 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 Sorel-Tracy?
Nothing at the median: the median condo ($400,000) costs as much as or more than the median house ($391,750) in Sorel-Tracy in 2026.
What welcome tax is paid on a condo in Sorel-Tracy?
$4,110 on a $400,000 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 Sorel-Tracy?
$219 a month at the median in Sorel-Tracy ($2,628 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 Sorel-Tracy.
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.
Also available in French: version française de ce guide.
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.