L'Île-Dorval, L'Île-Dorval - October 2026 Real Estate Report
L'Ile-Dorval Real Talk: Your Home Is Worth More Than the City Thinks
The Vibe Right Now
If you've been watching the "For Sale" signs on the island, here's what's actually happening. The average HonestDoor Price for a house in L'Ile-Dorval sits at $491,728. That number has dipped a tiny 0.12% from last period - we're talking a rounding error, not a red flag. The market is taking a breather, not falling off a cliff.
Our 3-month moving average is $492,697, and the predicted value is $492,309. Those numbers are basically kissing. What that tells us is that prices here are holding steady with very little drama. For homeowners, that's actually a comfortable place to be.
- Average HonestDoor Price: $491,728
- 3-Month Moving Average: $492,697
- Predicted Market Value: $492,309
- Recent Price Change: -0.15%
The Rental Story Is the Real Headline
Here's where it gets interesting for us as property owners. The average rental estimate comes in at $2,467 per month, which translates to a rental yield of 5.64%. In plain language, that means your property is generating strong returns relative to its value. That's not a number you see everywhere in the Montreal area right now.
On the short-term side, the Airbnb estimate runs about $123 per night. L'Ile-Dorval holds the number 1 Airbnb rank in the neighbourhood - meaning if you're thinking about short-term rental income, this little island punches above its weight.
- Average Monthly Rent Estimate: $2,467
- Rental Yield: 5.64%
- Airbnb Estimate: $123 per night
- Airbnb Neighbourhood Rank: 1 out of 1
The Secret Sauce - Why You Need Your HonestDoor Price Right Now
Here's the thing about your city tax assessment: it's a snapshot from the past. The city reassesses on a fixed cycle, which means your official assessment could be reflecting a market that existed a year or two ago. The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using actual sales data and current market signals. It's the real-world check against a number the government printed months ago.
Look at the comparison to nearby neighbourhoods. Dorval is pricing at $925,031 and Lakeside is up at $1,088,336. L'Ile-Dorval comes in well below both. If your tax assessment was pegged during a period when those comparables were pulling values up, you could be sitting on an assessment that doesn't reflect where your specific property actually lands today. Knowing your HonestDoor Price gives you that honest baseline before you make any move.
The Neighbourhood Leaderboard
We'll be straight with you here. On the growth rate leaderboard, L'Ile-Dorval ranks 1 out of 1 comparable neighbourhoods - which puts us at the bottom of that particular list. That's the honest read. The island is a small, unique market and growth data is limited, so take that rank in context. What it does mean is that buyers looking for explosive appreciation may be looking elsewhere right now. But for owners who value stability and strong rental yield, the picture looks different.
So What Does This Mean If You're Thinking About Selling This Summer?
Selling this summer in L'Ile-Dorval is not a panic move and it's not a slam dunk either. Here's how to think about it. Values are essentially flat right now - down less than a quarter of a percent. That means you're not leaving money on the table by selling, but you're also not riding a wave up. The window is calm, not closing.
The bigger play is knowing your real number before you list. A seller who walks into a conversation with a current HonestDoor Price has leverage. You're not guessing and you're not relying on a tax assessment that may be out of date. You know what the market is actually saying about your home today.
The rental yield of 5.64% also means that if you're on the fence about selling versus renting, holding the property as a rental is a genuinely competitive option compared to a lot of other neighbourhoods. That's a real choice worth running the numbers on before you commit to listing.
- Market is stable - not surging, not sinking
- Rental yield of 5.64% makes holding a real option
- Nearby neighbourhoods like Lakeside ($1,088,336) and Dorval ($925,031) show where the ceiling can go
- Get your HonestDoor Price before you price your listing - it's your most current data point
This 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.