Real estate brokers who know Saint-Amable
Annie and Jasmin each have more than 10 years of real estate experience. We know the streets where plexes rent well in Saint-Amable, and the building sales in the area.
Buying a plex in Saint-Amable
Duplex, triplex or multi-family building: we go over the leases and the numbers with you before you make an offer to purchase.
Annie Payant & Jasmin MorinReal estate brokers · RE/MAX du Cartier
5.0 · 113 Google reviewsThe real income
Current leases, vacant units, actual expenses: we recalculate the income before talking about price.
The multiplier and comparables
Gross income multiplier, price per door and sales of comparable buildings: is the asking price justified?
A business perspective
Trained in finance and marketing at HEC Montréal, Jasmin helps you assess a building as a business project.
At a glanceSaint-Amable
Population (2021)13,322
Montreal≈ 35 to 45 minutes from downtown by car
TransportationHighway 30 · exo buses to the Sainte-Julie and Longueuil terminals
MRCMRC de Marguerite-D'Youville
Investing in Saint-Amable
Rental potential in Saint-Amable
Rental demand is based mainly on households who work on the South Shore and use Highway 30 or exo buses. The rental stock is made up mostly of duplexes and small plexes. Farmland forms a separate market, regulated by the CPTAQ and, in some cases, by Canadian Food Inspection Agency rules.
How we analyze a plex
Gross income multiplier
The asking price compared with the building's income and with plexes sold in the area.
Net income
Actual rents minus taxes, insurance, energy, maintenance and vacancy: what you really keep.
Comparable sales
Plexes recently sold in Saint-Amable and the surrounding area, and the price per door, adjusted for the condition of the building.
Municipal assessment
The relationship between the price and the municipal assessment, to help frame an offer.
Before buying a plex in Saint-Amable
- The current leases and the renewal notices for each unit.
- Vacant units and market rents in the area.
- The condition of the building: roof, windows, plumbing, electrical and foundation.
- The number of dwellings allowed by the zoning.
- Municipal and school taxes, insurance and energy.
- Financing: the down payment varies depending on the number of units and whether you live in the building.
For an $800,000 plex in Saint-Amable, the welcome tax is approximately $14,611. Calculate it for your price →
Centris® statistics
The real estate market in Saint-Amable
From January to September 2026, compared with the same period in 2025.
Single-family
- Median price
- $580,000 +10.5% vs. 2025
- Sales
- 105 vs. 125 in 2025
- Average time to sell
- 25 days vs. 38 days in 2025
Condo
- Median price
- $352,500 +3.8% vs. 2025
- Sales
- 50 vs. 54 in 2025
- Average time to sell
- 23 days vs. 19 days in 2025
Plex (2 to 5 units)
- Average price
- $736,286 +19.5% vs. 2025
- Sales
- 7 vs. 5 in 2025
- Average time to sell
- 41 days vs. 60 days in 2025
Source: Centris® — statistics by municipality and property type, revised on October 1, 2026. Average plex price: duplex to quintuplex.
Our favourite spot in Saint-Amable
Parc Le Rocher
Nature park
Developed on a former sand pit belonging to the Ministère des Transports, acquired by the City in 1982, the park offers year-round trails, cross-country skiing, a lit skating rink and a sliding hill. Free equipment loans at the chalet make family outings easy.
Discover Le Rocher park →“When I talk about Saint-Amable, I always mention Parc Le Rocher: few cities of this size have a forest like that, with cross-country skiing just steps from the homes.”
Free guide
Buying a property in Saint-Amable, step by step
Our free guide (in French) explains how to find the best opportunities in Saint-Amable and buy with complete confidence.
Part 1
Before: how to prepare well
Part 2
During: interested in a property?
Part 3
Afterwards: the steps that follow the offer to purchase
“We had exceptional service from start to finish with Annie for the purchase of our first home. She was always available and answered all our questions quickly and with great clarity. Her support was impeccable: she guided us through every step with professionalism and made the process simple and reassuring.”
“I worked with Jasmin to sell one of my condos, and I have to say he is exemplary in his professionalism. His service is truly turnkey, which made the process much easier. He knew how to offer me valuable help at every step. I recommend him without hesitation!”
Frequently asked questions
Real estate in Saint-Amable
What kind of income property is there in Saint-Amable?
The rental stock is made up mostly of duplexes and small plexes. Demand comes from households working elsewhere on the South Shore; the analysis should be based on the actual income of each building.
What is the average price of a plex in Saint-Amable?
For January to September 2026, 7 plexes (from duplexes to quintuplexes) sold in Saint-Amable at an average price of $736,286 (source: Centris®). The right price for a building depends above all on its income: always compare the multiplier and the condition of the building.
How do you calculate the return on a revenue property?
Start with the gross income multiplier (price ÷ annual income), then calculate net income: rents minus taxes, insurance, energy, maintenance and vacancy. Then compare with similar buildings sold in the area. A good purchase is judged by actual income, not expected income.
What should you check in the leases before buying a building?
Ask for a copy of every current lease and renewal notice: rent, term, services included, special agreements. Compare the rents with the market in the area and check for vacant units. Leases stay with the building: the buyer takes them on as they are.
How much is the welcome tax on a plex in Saint-Amable?
For an $800,000 plex, approximately $14,611 according to the City of Saint-Amable’s 2026 schedule. Plan for this amount on top of your down payment, which varies depending on the number of units and whether you live in the building.
How much is your property worth in Saint-Amable?
A free, no-obligation comparative analysis based on recent sales in your area.
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