If you own property in Sainte-Catherine and you haven't checked your numbers lately, you're probably leaving money on the table. The market here is moving - and not in the direction most people expect from a mid-sized Quebec city right now.
Let's break it down by property type, because houses and condos are telling two very different stories in our neighbourhood right now.
The average HonestDoor Price for a house here sits at $504,174 - up 4.79% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $481,144, and that number is climbing fast. The 3-month moving average was $440,100, which means we've seen real upward momentum in a short window. Property values have shifted 14.50% recently. That's not a rounding error - that's a meaningful jump.
On the rental side, we're looking at an estimated $2,325 per month in rent, with a yield of 5.72%. That's a strong return. If you've been sitting on a house here and wondering whether the numbers work as an investment, they do.
One honest note: on the neighbourhood growth leaderboard, houses in Sainte-Catherine rank 12 out of 19 in Trois-Rivieres. That puts us in the below-average tier for growth pace. The values are solid, but we're not leading the pack on speed of appreciation right now.
Here's where it gets interesting. Condos are the quiet overachiever right now. The average HonestDoor Price is $357,427, up 0.15% from the previous period - modest movement on the surface. But the growth rank tells a different story: condos in Sainte-Catherine sit at 2nd out of 19 neighbourhoods in Trois-Rivieres. That puts us near the very top of the leaderboard for condo growth pace in the city.
The predicted market value is $356,907, up from a 3-month moving average of $342,467. Values have moved 5.23% recently. Rental income potential is $1,887 per month with a yield of 4.11% - moderate, but consistent. And compared to nearby neighbourhoods, our condos are priced noticeably higher than Trois-Rivieres-Ouest, Val-Mauricie, and Secteur-Laurentien. We're the premium option in this corner of the city.
Here's the thing about municipal assessments in Quebec - they're snapshots from the past. The city evaluates your property on a cycle, and by the time that number lands in your mailbox, the market has already moved on. In a neighbourhood like ours, where house values have shifted 14.50% recently and condo growth is ranking 2nd in the entire city, that lag matters a lot.
The HonestDoor Price is a real-time estimate. It pulls from current sales data and updates regularly. So when your tax bill says one thing and the market is doing another, the HonestDoor Price is the number that actually reflects what a buyer would pay today - not what the city calculated two years ago. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - start with the HonestDoor Price, not the assessment.
If you own a house in Sainte-Catherine and you've been on the fence, the data gives you a reasonable case to move. Values are up, rental demand is real, and at $504,174 average, you're priced well above nearby options like Trois-Rivieres-Ouest ($417,897) and Val-Mauricie ($428,058). Buyers looking for value in Trois-Rivieres will compare those numbers. Right now, ours hold up.
If you own a condo, the story is even more compelling. A 2nd-place growth ranking out of 19 neighbourhoods is not a number to ignore. That kind of momentum attracts buyers who are paying attention. Listing this summer means you're selling into a market that has already validated the price - not hoping it gets there.
Either way, pull your HonestDoor Price before you call an agent. Know your number first. Then negotiate from there.
sainte-catherine | trois-rivières | 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.