Sainte-Foy house market — February 2026
Based on 21 actual sales · CourtiConnect
Market context: house in Sainte-Foy
The Sainte-Foy/Sillery/Cap-Rouge neighbourhood recorded 21 sales in February 2026, establishing a median price of $1,000,000 and an average price of $1,109,429. This positions the neighbourhood significantly above the broader Québec market, where the median house price over the trailing twelve months stood at $815,000 across 243 documented sales. The neighbourhood's median sits 22.7% higher than the city as a whole, reflecting its established appeal and premium market positioning within the regional housing landscape. The average time properties spent on the market reached 55 days, indicating a measured pace of sales activity typical for this price tier. This duration suggests neither an overly brisk absorption nor extended market stagnation, but rather a balanced rhythm where properties are moving at a deliberate pace relative to their value proposition. Over the six-month trend, the neighbourhood's median price declined by 2.4%, a modest adjustment that reflects broader market conditions without signalling dramatic shifts in buyer demand or neighbourhood desirability. Analysis of the documented sales for which data was available reveals an average sale-to-asking price ratio of 0.996, indicating that buyers collectively secured properties at approximately asking price. This metric, derived from fourteen documented sales, suggests relatively balanced negotiating power between buyers and sellers during the period, with neither party holding pronounced leverage. The building profile across the 21 sales shows a neighbourhood weighted toward established properties, with 48% of sales involving homes built before 1980. Properties constructed between 1980 and 2010 accounted for 29% of transactions, while newer homes built after 2010 represented 24% of the market. This composition reflects a mature neighbourhood with a substantial stock of older residences alongside more contemporary additions. During the purchase process, buyers should conduct standard due diligence including professional inspection and title verification, particularly noteworthy given that 29% of documented sales in the period were concluded without a legal warranty of quality—a transaction structure that places greater emphasis on buyer investigation and verification practices prior to closing. For buyers entering this market, the neighbourhood's premium positioning and balanced pace suggest opportunity for careful selection within an established community. For sellers, the slight recent softening in median prices warrants realistic pricing strategies to align with current buyer expectations and market conditions. To estimate a property value in Sainte-Foy/Sillery/Cap-Rouge or elsewhere in Québec, consider using a local real estate estimator tool that incorporates current neighbourhood data and recent comparable sales.