One of Montreal's most established and liveable residential neighbourhoods - known locally as NDG. Wide tree-lined streets, strong schools, a genuine community feel, and real estate that holds its value.
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce sits in the west-central part of Montreal Island, bordered by Côte-Saint-Luc to the west, Côte-des-Neiges to the north, Verdun to the south, and the Sud-Ouest to the east. It is one of the city's most reliably desirable residential addresses - not because it is trendy, but because it works for the way families actually want to live.
The neighbourhood is predominantly English-speaking and bilingual, with a long history as a landing point for Montreal's professional families. You will find McGill and Concordia professors, healthcare workers from the nearby Glen site (MUHC), and a growing number of finance and tech professionals who want space without sacrificing city access.
Architecturally, NDG is a patchwork of early-20th-century duplexes and triplexes, Craftsman-influenced detached homes, and solid red-brick semis - most of them well-maintained and sitting on generous lots by Montreal standards. Condo development has increased along the Sherbrooke corridor, but the neighbourhood's character remains low-rise and residential.
NDG is anchored by some of Montreal's best English-language schools - public and private. Walkable streets, parks on every corner, and a pace of life that feels safe and neighbourly make it a top pick for parents.
The Glen site (McGill University Health Centre) is located at the eastern edge of NDG. Medical residents, nurses, and hospital administrators frequently choose the neighbourhood for its proximity and quality of life.
NDG offers entry points that are more accessible than Westmount or Outremont, while delivering a comparable lifestyle. Many buyers enter via a condo or lower duplex and upsize within the neighbourhood as their families grow.
NDG's abundant stock of duplexes and triplexes makes it a strong owner-occupant investor market. Rental demand from students, young professionals, and hospital staff keeps vacancies low.
The neighbourhood's bilingual character, English-language school boards, and established expat community make it one of the top landing spots for international relocations to Montreal.
If you want stained glass, original hardwood, stone fireplaces, and generous ceiling heights - NDG delivers. Many homes date from 1900 to 1940 and have been lovingly restored by long-time owners.
NDG's real estate market is mature and stable. Unlike trendier neighbourhoods that see volatile price swings, NDG tends to hold value well through market cycles - a reflection of its consistent demand from end-users rather than speculators.
Detached homes on the larger lots (typically found north of Sherbrooke) represent the top of the market, often selling above the $1,273,250 borough median. Semi-detached and duplex homes are more prevalent, and offer excellent value in the $750K to $1.2M range. Victorian and Edwardian character homes command a premium when well maintained.
NDG's duplex and triplex stock is among the best in the city for owner-occupant buyers. A buyer can live in one unit, offset their mortgage with rental income from the others, and hold a property that appreciates reliably. Centris median plex price for the borough is $934,875.
Condo development has increased along Sherbrooke and near the Glen site. These offer a more accessible entry point into the neighbourhood - Centris median condo price is $543,625, while larger units vary above that. New construction condos near Vendôme station have attracted younger buyers and downsizers alike.
Three things: schools, walkability, and the MUHC. As long as Montreal's best English-language public schools remain anchored in NDG, family buyers will compete for the neighbourhood's limited housing stock. The addition of the Glen site campus brought thousands of stable, high-income workers to the eastern edge of the neighbourhood - and they need housing.
Well-priced homes in NDG still attract multiple offers, particularly in the spring market. Inventory is limited on the most desirable streets - Grosvenor, Oxford, Melrose, and Brock - where demand regularly exceeds supply.
Yes. NDG offers a rare combination of affordable family housing (relative to comparable Montreal neighbourhoods), strong English-language schools, green space, and easy highway and transit access. It has regularly ranked among Montreal's most in-demand residential areas for over 30 years.
NDG offers a diverse mix: classic detached and semi-detached homes on tree-lined streets, triplexes and duplexes popular with owner-occupants, and a growing number of condos along Sherbrooke and near Vendôme metro. The housing stock dates primarily from 1900 to 1960, giving the neighbourhood its distinctive architectural character.
The Centris median sale price for a single-family home in the CDN/NDG borough is $1,273,250. Individual streets and conditions will push prices higher or lower. Plexes have a Centris median of $934,875. The Centris median condo price in the CDN/NDG borough is $543,625. Prices have appreciated steadily over the past decade with limited volatility.
Very much so. Monkland Avenue and Sherbrooke Street provide all daily errands on foot. Vendôme and Côte-Saint-Catherine metro stations connect to downtown in under 15 minutes. Multiple bus routes run east-west across the neighbourhood, and the area is highly bikeable.
Look for a broker with demonstrated transaction history in NDG specifically - someone who knows the street-level differences between, say, Grosvenor and Wilson, and can advise you on which blocks attract the strongest demand. I work extensively in NDG and can provide a current market analysis for your situation.
Whether you are looking for your first home, upsizing, or considering selling - I know this neighbourhood and can give you a clear, honest picture of what your property is worth and what is available.