If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in Appolo-Desroyers lately, here's the honest picture. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $425,401 - down a modest 0.78% from the previous period. That's not a crash. That's the market taking a breather. But here's the thing: the predicted value for houses is already climbing back, sitting at $428,749 and trending above the 3-month moving average of $425,970. So the dip looks like it's short-lived.
We're a house-heavy neighbourhood, and that's what the data reflects. Houses are the story here. Predicted values are ticking up 1.12% recently, which tells us buyers haven't walked away - they're still active, just being picky.
Here's something most neighbours don't think about until it's too late. Your city assessment is a snapshot frozen in time - often 12 to 18 months behind what the market is actually doing. The HonestDoor Price updates in real time. Right now, with values in Appolo-Desroyers moving, that gap between your assessment and your real-world value could mean leaving serious money on the table if you price based on old numbers.
Look at it this way. The neighbours just over in Town Side Le Moulin are sitting at an average of $523,716. Paroisse St-Rene (Bureau De Poste) is at $507,630. Paroisse St-Richard-Magnus Ouest is at $480,987. Our neighbourhood comes in below all three - but our rental yield of 5.79% is a genuinely strong number. That's the kind of detail a static government assessment will never tell you. Your HonestDoor Price does.
On growth, we're sitting at rank 27 out of 41 comparable neighbourhoods in Gatineau. That puts us in the below-average tier right now - no point sugarcoating it. But below average on growth doesn't mean the neighbourhood is struggling. It means the big appreciation wave has been quieter here than in some other pockets of Gatineau. For buyers, that's actually an entry-point conversation. For sellers, it means pricing sharp matters more than ever.
If you're thinking about listing this summer, here's the real talk. The predicted value is rising and is already above the recent moving average. That momentum is your friend. But with our growth rank sitting at 27 of 41, you're not in a neighbourhood where you can overprice and wait. Buyers in Gatineau have options, and some of those options - like Town Side Le Moulin at $523,716 - are close by.
The play here is to get your HonestDoor Price, compare it honestly against what similar homes have sold for, and price to move with a small buffer. A well-priced home in Appolo-Desroyers right now will attract real buyers. An overpriced one will just sit while the summer market passes you by.
One more thing worth noting for landlords and investors in the neighbourhood - a 5.79% rental yield is not a number to ignore. With estimated rent at $2,141 per month, this is a neighbourhood where holding a property still makes financial sense while you wait for the next growth cycle.
appolo-desroyers | gatineau | october 2026This information is all based on our opinions based on the information available to us. Everyone's situation may be different and you should reach out to us for more personalized information.