Beloeil sits on the west bank of the Richelieu, facing Mont-Saint-Hilaire, and Highway 20 runs through it. The city had 24,104 residents at the 2021 census. It is an area I cover on the same footing as the others.
A more varied market than it looks
According to the 2021 census, 59% of dwellings are single-detached houses and 29% are apartments in buildings under five storeys. The stock also includes many older homes: 38% of dwellings date from 1961 to 1980, and 13% from before 1961.
Vieux-Beloeil, along rue Richelieu and rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste, is the heritage core. It has its own special urban plan and a heritage trail of 45 panels.
The rue Richelieu sector borders the river. The view of the water and of Mont Saint-Hilaire is a concrete selling point there.
Nouveau Beloeil, a recent and denser residential neighbourhood, and Faubourg Richelieu, along Highway 20, make up the newer supply.
What to check here
Heritage rules in Vieux-Beloeil. Exterior renovations may require architectural approval: check before buying with work in mind.
Flood zones along the Richelieu, for any property near the water.
The age of the systems in homes from the 1960s and 1970s: roof, windows, French drain, type of electrical wiring and the possible presence of asbestos in some materials.
Selling and buying in Beloeil
Buyers compare Beloeil with Mont-Saint-Hilaire, across the river, and with Saint-Basile-le-Grand. In Vieux-Beloeil, buyers pay for character, but the condition of the building sets the ceiling.
The comparative analysis is prepared at no charge. On the buying side, set your range with the affordability calculator and plan for closing costs.