Gatineau house market — January 2026
Based on 14 actual sales · CourtiConnect
Market context: house in Gatineau
The residential real estate market in Gatineau during January 2026 recorded 14 documented sales with a median price of $684,950 and an average price of $686,214. This neighbourhood sits 3.3 percent below the city-wide median of $708,000 over the trailing twelve months, a gap that reflects its positioning within Gatineau's broader market landscape. For context, the city as a whole has seen 595 sales recorded over that twelve-month period, providing a substantial reference point against which this particular neighbourhood's activity can be measured. The pace of sales in this neighbourhood is reflected in an average of 68 days on market, a timeframe that suggests a measured selling environment. Properties are neither moving with exceptional speed nor languishing for extended periods, indicating a market where both buyers and sellers face relatively balanced conditions for completing transactions. This duration typically reflects the time required for serious buyer interest to materialize, property inspections to be completed, and financing arrangements to be finalized. Analysis of the sale-to-asking price ratio across the 14 documented sales reveals a figure of 0.985, meaning that properties on average sold at approximately 98.5 percent of their listing price. This metric, which covers only the documented sales in the sample, indicates that sellers have modest leverage in negotiations, with buyers generally able to negotiate closing prices slightly below initial ask amounts. The ratio suggests a market leaning subtly in the buyer's favour, though the difference remains marginal. The building stock in this neighbourhood reflects a mix of construction periods, with the majority of sales—64 percent—occurring in homes built between 1980 and 2010. Properties constructed after 2010 account for 29 percent of sales, while homes predating 1980 represent 7 percent of the market segment. This composition indicates that the neighbourhood is primarily composed of homes from the late twentieth century, with a meaningful share of newer construction that has entered the market during this period. Across the 14 documented sales, none were concluded without a legal warranty of quality. This reflects a standard market condition where buyers undertake the customary due diligence processes including professional home inspections and standard checks prior to closing, as is typical in Quebec residential transactions. For buyers entering this market, the modest premium of properties relative to asking price suggests reasonable room for negotiation on most transactions. For sellers, the extended timeline and buyer leverage underscore the importance of competitive pricing and property presentation to attract and retain buyer interest. To explore current values and market conditions in this neighbourhood, the real estate estimator tool provides an accessible starting point for further analysis.