If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs in De Marie-Rivier lately, here's the honest read: the market is taking a breather. Values are nudging down from their recent highs, and that matters depending on whether you own a house or a condo here.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house in De Marie-Rivier sits at $432,635 - up a slim 0.37% from last period. That sounds fine on the surface. But dig one layer deeper and the 3-month moving average tells a slightly different story. The predicted value right now is $431,040, which is sliding below that $435,517 moving average. We're talking a -1.97% recent change. Not a crash, but not a party either.
That 5.79% rental yield is the bright spot here. If you own a house in De Marie-Rivier and you're renting it out - or thinking about it - that return is genuinely solid. The Airbnb angle at $106 per night is a secondary option, though at rank 17 in Sherbrooke for short-term rental potential, it's not the main event.
On the neighbourhood leaderboard, houses here rank 14 out of 20 for growth in Sherbrooke. That puts us in below-average territory. For context, nearby Du Centre-Sud is priced at $588,775 and Du Domaine-Howard at $586,404 - both significantly higher than what we're seeing on our streets. De Lavigerie at $462,733 is the closest comparison, and even that is running ahead of us.
The condo picture in De Marie-Rivier is more complicated. The average HonestDoor Price is $1,086,000 - a very different price point from the houses. That number has edged up 0.27% from last period, but the trend line is pointing down. The predicted value is $1,083,067, and the 3-month moving average was $1,110,922. That gap represents a -5.51% recent change. That is a number worth paying attention to.
Here's the interesting split: condo growth ranks near the bottom of the Sherbrooke leaderboard at 17 out of 18. But the Airbnb rank is number 2 in the entire city. So if you own a condo here and you're not thinking about short-term rental income, that's a conversation worth having. The long-term appreciation story is weak right now. The short-term income story is strong.
Nearby De Lavigerie condos are running at $1,240,738 - about $157,000 higher than what we're seeing here. That gap is worth noting if you're trying to benchmark where De Marie-Rivier condos stand in the broader market.
Here's the thing about your city assessment: it's a snapshot from the past. The municipality looks at sale data from a fixed window, runs their numbers, and mails you a piece of paper. By the time it reaches your door, the market has already moved.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time. It's pulling from actual current market signals - not what your neighbour's house sold for two years ago. With De Marie-Rivier house values sitting at $431,040 on a downward trend from a $435,517 moving average, and condo values off -5.51% recently, your tax assessment could be showing you a number that no longer reflects what a buyer would actually pay today. That gap - between what the city thinks your home is worth and what the market says right now - is exactly why checking your HonestDoor Price is the smart move before you make any decisions.
Straight talk: the window is not getting wider. Both houses and condos in De Marie-Rivier are showing downward pressure on their predicted values right now. If you're a house owner, you're sitting on a 5.79% rental yield which gives you options - but the appreciation story is middling at rank 14 out of 20 in the city.
If you own a condo, the -5.51% recent change is the number to watch. Waiting for the market to bounce back is a bet, not a plan. Nearby neighbourhoods are priced higher, which means buyers who get priced out of Du Centre-Sud or Du Domaine-Howard may look your way - but only if your price is right.
The move right now is simple: check your HonestDoor Price, compare it to your city assessment, and have a real conversation about what your property is actually worth in today's market - not last year's. Summer selling seasons reward sellers who price accurately from day one. Overpricing in a softening market just means more days on the market and a lower final sale price anyway.
Know your number. Then decide.
de marie-rivier | sherbrooke | july 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.