If you have been watching the "For Sale" signs in De Robutel, here is what is actually happening on the ground. The market is not crashing and it is not exploding. It is doing something more interesting - it is holding its own while the rest of Chteauguay figures out which way to go.
For houses, we are sitting at an average HonestDoor Price of $569,400, up 1.87% from the last period. That is real, measurable movement in your favour. The catch? The predicted market value for houses is tracking at $558,952, which is slightly down from the 3-month moving average of $562,340. That small gap is worth watching. It tells us the market is taking a breather after a run-up - not falling off a cliff, just catching its breath.
On the condo side, we are seeing something a little different. The HonestDoor Price for condos is $336,988, up a modest 0.60%. But here is the more encouraging number - the predicted value of $334,971 is actually climbing above the 3-month moving average of $327,490. That upward trend matters. It means condo values in De Robutel are building momentum, not losing it.
One honest note on condos - nearby neighbourhoods like Du Filgate ($372,692) and De Salaberry ($391,201) are pricing higher right now. De Robutel condos are the relative value play in this corner of Chteauguay. For buyers, that is an opening. For sellers, it is a reason to price sharp and move fast.
Think of Chteauguay neighbourhoods like a standings table. Here is where De Robutel sits right now:
For context, our closest neighbours are Du Filgate (house HonestDoor Price $568,303) and De Salaberry ($572,464). We are essentially neck and neck with both. The difference between these neighbourhoods right now is measured in thousands, not tens of thousands. That is a tight race.
Here is the thing about your city assessment - it is a snapshot from the past. The municipality looks at sale data from a reference period that could be 12 to 24 months old by the time it lands in your mailbox. A lot has happened since then.
The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current market activity. For a house in De Robutel, that means the difference between a stale government number and a live reading of $569,400 - a figure that already reflects the 1.87% gain from the last period. If you are making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number that actually reflects today, not last year.
For condo owners, this is even more relevant. If your assessment was set during a quieter period, it almost certainly does not reflect the upward momentum we are seeing right now in the predicted values. Check your HonestDoor Price before you assume your assessment tells the whole story.
Straight talk: if you own a house in De Robutel and you have been thinking about selling, this summer is not a bad window. You are sitting at the top of the local price rankings, the HonestDoor Price is up, and a rental yield of 5.56% means buyers who are running the numbers will see real value here - not just a place to live, but an asset that works for them. That broadens your buyer pool.
The one thing to watch is that slight dip in the 3-month predicted value trend for houses. It is not dramatic - we are talking about $558,952 vs. a $562,340 moving average - but it does suggest that waiting another six months hoping for a big jump may not pay off. The better move is to price it right now and let the strong fundamentals do the work.
For condo owners, the story is actually building in your favour. Values are trending up against the moving average, and at $336,988, De Robutel condos are priced below comparable units in Du Filgate and De Salaberry. That gap will not last forever. If you are a seller, listing while buyers still see relative value here is a smart play. If you are a buyer, this is one of the last entry points before De Robutel condos close that gap with the neighbours.
Either way - house or condo - pull your HonestDoor Price before you make any move. It is the real-world check that tells you where you actually stand today.
de robutel | châteauguay | 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.