Set on Montreal’s South Shore along the St. Lawrence River, Varennes stands out as a sought-after family town in the Marguerite-D’Youville RCM. In 2026, its real estate market is marked by relative affordability compared with the core of the metropolitan region. To place these figures in their provincial context, see our summer 2026 market outlook. Here are the median prices by property type and what they mean.
1. Varennes at a Glance
Varennes belongs to Montreal’s South Shore, in the Marguerite-D’Youville RCM. The town runs along the St. Lawrence River and combines a pleasant living environment, riverside parks and quick access to the island of Montreal. It is a family-oriented market: the single-family house dominates by far, with 42 recent sales recorded by CourtiConnect, well ahead of the condo. This structure reflects demand from families looking for space while staying close to Montreal.
2. Median Prices by Property Type
Here are the Varennes medians according to CourtiConnect data (more than 33,000 sales across Quebec):
- Single-family house: $619,000 (42 sales)
- Condo: $446,000 (10 sales)
- Duplex: $509,500 (14 sales)
- Triplex: $717,500 (12 sales)
The house remains the most active and most representative segment of the Varennes market. Plexes (duplex and triplex) offer an entry point into rental investment, with the triplex sitting above $700,000.
3. Reading the Market: Relative Affordability
The key figure to remember: the median Varennes house ($619,000) sits below the Montreal CMA single-family median ($645,000). For a South Shore town along the river and close to Montreal, that signals appreciable relative affordability. In a 2026 Quebec market where affordability has become the great differentiator, Varennes offers an interesting balance of price, quality of life and location.
4. For the Buyer
For the buyer, Varennes ticks several boxes: a median house below the metropolitan mark, a family environment and the river just steps away. With a market dominated by the single-family house, family buyers find a solid selection of properties. The advice remains to get pre-approved and to compare recent sales: with a median at $619,000, knowing the exact comparables by sector helps avoid overpaying.
5. For the Seller: The CoteQC Estimate
For the seller, setting the right price from the start is decisive. A median is only a reference point: the real value of your property depends on the sector, condition and features. CourtiConnect’s CoteQC estimate draws on recent comparable sales from Varennes and the South Shore to give you a reliable range, free and in minutes. It is the starting point of a successful listing.
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