Sainte-Catherine, Trois-Rivières - September 2026 Real Estate Report

Sainte-Catherine Is Quietly Winning the Trois-Rivieres Real Estate Game Right Now

If you own a house in Sainte-Catherine and you haven't checked your property value lately, you're probably sitting on more than you think. This neighbourhood is not making noise about it, but the numbers tell a clear story. Here's the real talk.

The Vibe: Houses vs. Condos - Two Very Different Stories

We are not in the same market depending on what we own here, and that gap matters a lot right now.

Houses in Sainte-Catherine are on a run. The average HonestDoor Price sits at $540,920, up 2.52% from the previous period. The predicted market value is $527,619, and that number is climbing - it's already up from a 3-month moving average of $504,313. That's real momentum. Property values have moved 4.65% recently, and on the neighbourhood leaderboard for growth across Trois-Rivieres, Sainte-Catherine houses rank 1 out of 19. That's not a typo. Number one.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Houses): $540,920
• Recent value change: +4.65%
• Predicted market value: $527,619
• 3-month moving average: $504,313
• Estimated monthly rent: $2,433
• Rental yield: 5.66% - that's a strong return
• Airbnb estimate: $121 per night
• Airbnb rank in Trois-Rivieres: 4th
• Growth rank: 1 out of 19 neighbourhoods

Condos are a different conversation. The average HonestDoor Price for condos is $363,113, up a modest 2.15%. But the predicted market value of $355,487 is actually sitting just below the 3-month moving average of $356,607, and recent value change is -0.54%. The condo market here is taking a breather. On the growth leaderboard, condos rank 12 out of 19 in Trois-Rivieres - below average. Not a disaster, but not the same energy as houses.

• Average HonestDoor Price (Condos): $363,113
• Recent value change: -0.54%
• Predicted market value: $355,487
• 3-month moving average: $356,607
• Estimated monthly rent: $1,913
• Rental yield: 4.10% - moderate
• Airbnb estimate: $95 per night
• Airbnb rank in Trois-Rivieres: 8th
• Growth rank: 12 out of 19 neighbourhoods

One more thing worth knowing - compared to nearby neighbourhoods, our condos are priced well above Trois-Rivieres-Ouest ($241,655), Val-Mauricie ($294,218), and Secteur-Laurentien ($253,331). For houses, we sit between the more affordable options like Val-Mauricie ($443,656) and the pricier Secteur-Laurentien ($702,514). We're in a solid middle ground that buyers actually want.

The Secret Sauce: Your HonestDoor Price vs. That Old Tax Assessment

Here's the thing about your city assessment - it's a snapshot from the past. The city reassesses on a fixed cycle, which means your official assessment could be based on market conditions from a year or two ago. In a neighbourhood where house values have moved 4.65% recently and are trending above their own 3-month average, that lag is not a small rounding error. It's real money.

The HonestDoor Price is updated in real time using current sales data and market signals. For a Sainte-Catherine house owner, the difference between the static assessment and the HonestDoor Price could easily represent tens of thousands of dollars in equity you don't know you have. If you're making any financial decision - refinancing, selling, even just understanding your net worth - the HonestDoor Price is the number to look at first. The tax assessment is a starting point. The HonestDoor Price is where the market actually is today.

The "So What?" - Thinking About Selling This Summer?

If you own a house in Sainte-Catherine, this summer is worth taking seriously. You're sitting in the top-ranked growth neighbourhood in Trois-Rivieres right now. Buyers looking at Val-Mauricie or Trois-Rivieres-Ouest will see lower prices, but they'll also see lower value. Sainte-Catherine is where the momentum is, and buyers who do their homework know that.

A 5.66% rental yield also means investors are paying attention. That's not just homeowners browsing listings - that's buyers who run the numbers and see Sainte-Catherine as a place worth paying for.

For condo owners, the picture calls for a bit more patience. The market is flat right now, and you're competing in a segment that ranks in the bottom half of the city for growth. That doesn't mean it's a bad time to sell - it means pricing it right matters more than ever. Check your HonestDoor Price, compare it honestly to what's actually sold nearby, and don't anchor to a number that the market has moved away from.

Bottom line - if you own a house here, you have leverage this summer. Use it.

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.