There is nowhere else in Montreal quite like Westmount. Not Outremont, not Côte-Saint-Luc, not the Golden Mile Square — nowhere else combines the same density of architectural heritage, social prestige, natural beauty, and institutional quality into a self-contained city-within-a-city of just under 21,000 residents.
Westmount has been Montreal’s most sought-after residential address for over a century, and the reasons for that have not materially changed: exceptional architecture, the park and mountain, the best private schools in Quebec, a comprehensive range of cultural and recreational institutions, and a quiet, tree-lined urban character that is simply not reproduceable elsewhere at any price. The only way to have a Westmount address is to buy one — and the buyers who do tend not to leave.
This page will tell you what you need to know about Westmount real estate: the housing stock, the market dynamics, the lifestyle, and how Elite Real Estate Group navigates this specialized and demanding market on your behalf.
The Westmount Character
Westmount was incorporated as its own city in 1874 and survived Montreal’s 2002 municipal mergers and the 2006 demerger with its identity and independence intact. It is an independent city entirely surrounded by Montreal, operating its own public works, parks, library, cultural facilities, and community services at a level of quality that reflects its significant tax base and civic tradition.
The physical character rises — literally — from the commercial-residential streets along Sherbrooke Street West and Greene Avenue at the base, through the magnificent residential streets of the middle altitude (where the famous large homes on Westmount Avenue, Roslyn Avenue, Belvedere Road, and the surrounding streets cluster), to the summit areas of Upper Westmount, where lots are largest, homes are most substantial, and city views extend across the Montreal skyline.
The architecture is the first thing visitors notice. Westmount has preserved, through strict heritage controls and the cultural values of its resident population, an extraordinary concentration of late Victorian, Edwardian, and interwar residential architecture. Stone mansions, Tudor Revival homes, Georgian terraces, Arts and Crafts cottages — the variety and quality of the building stock on Westmount’s residential streets have no equivalent in Canada outside of certain Toronto neighbourhoods.
The institutions anchor daily life. The Westmount Public Library is one of Canada’s finest branch libraries in a Carnegie-era building. The Westmount Conservatory of Music. The Westmount Arena. Victoria Hall (a concert and community venue). The Westmount Park, with its formal gardens, duck pond, and greenhouse. These are not amenities — they are institutions that have served the community for generations and continue to do so at a level that private communities elsewhere invest enormous resources trying to create.
Westmount Housing Stock
The Iconic Estate Homes (Upper Westmount and Summit Area)
The crown jewel segment. Large stone and brick homes on generous lots, often with multiple formal reception rooms, professional-grade kitchens, multiple bedrooms, and detailed craftsmanship that no modern builder replicates. Many have been meticulously renovated while preserving heritage features. These properties are Montreal’s most prestigious residential real estate and trade at prices reflecting that.
The Classic Mid-Westmount Family Home
The core of the market for serious family buyers. Substantial detached and semi-detached properties on the residential streets between Sherbrooke and Summit, typically in the 3,000–6,000 square foot range with private gardens. These homes require ongoing investment to maintain but reward that investment with long-term appreciation and a living environment of genuine quality.
Sherbrooke Street Condominiums and Apartments
Westmount’s Sherbrooke Street West corridor has a stock of larger condominium and rental apartment buildings — mid-century and 20th century construction — that offer Westmount addresses at lower entry points than detached homes. These attract buyers who want the address, the proximity to Greene Village and the park, and the walkability without the responsibility of a large detached property.
Greene Avenue and Lower Westmount
The streets near Greene Avenue and the Atwater area form Lower Westmount — more accessible in price, more dense in building type, and more commercial in character, but still definitively Westmount. This is where the smaller terraces, semi-detached homes, and older apartment conversions offer an entry point to the city.
Westmount Real Estate Market
Current Market Snapshot
| Property Type |
Approximate Price Range |
Notes |
| Large estate / Upper Westmount |
$3,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
The city’s top residential market |
| Mid-Westmount detached family |
$1,800,000 – $4,500,000 |
Core luxury family market |
| Semi-detached / period terraces |
$1,100,000 – $2,200,000 |
Entry point for detached-style ownership |
| Sherbrooke / luxury condos |
$800,000 – $2,000,000 |
High-end condo market |
| Lower Westmount entry condos |
$500,000 – $900,000 |
Most accessible entry point |
Westmount is unambiguously a luxury market. The average transaction price across all property types is among the highest in Quebec, and the top end of the market — the large estates on Summit and Upper Westmount — competes with the finest residential properties in the country.
Market Trends
- The luxury market is more selective post-2022. The frenzied bidding and extreme conditions of 2020–2022 have normalized. Westmount’s top-end market now requires realistic pricing and patient strategy rather than automatic multiple-offer scenarios. This is better for serious buyers.
- Heritage matters more than ever. Well-preserved heritage homes command premium pricing and sell faster than properties that have been inappropriately altered. Buyers respond to authenticity here — they can tell the difference between a sympathetically restored Victorian and a gut-renovated shell.
- Limited supply is structural. Westmount is fully built. There is no new supply except through demolition-and-rebuild, which is constrained by heritage protections. What comes to market reflects genuine life events — estates, relocations, downsizing — not opportunistic flipping.
- Institutional quality supports values. Cities that maintain excellent institutions retain long-term value. Westmount’s institutional investment has been consistent for over a century and shows no sign of change.
Schools in Westmount
Westmount may have the finest concentration of schools within any comparably sized geographic area in Canada.
Private English Schools: Westmount is home to several of Quebec’s most prestigious independent schools. The Study (girls’ school, founded 1915) and Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramp’s School (ECS) (also girls’, founded 1909) are internationally recognized preparatory schools with rigorous academics and strong university placement records. Lower Canada College (LCC) on Royal Avenue is one of Canada’s leading co-educational independent day and boarding schools.
Public English (EMSB): Westmount High School is the flagship English public secondary in the borough, with a strong academic tradition and notable alumni across multiple generations.
French Schools: Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys operates French-language options for francophone and French-immersion families.
Post-secondary access: McGill University’s main campus is immediately adjacent to Lower Westmount and easily walkable from much of the city. Concordia’s Sir George Williams campus is minutes by foot or bike.
Lifestyle and Things to Do
Westmount Park — the formal park at the base of the mountain is a genuine municipal treasure: formal flower gardens, walking paths, a duck pond, and the Westmount Park Arena and greenhouse all within a beautifully maintained green space. Weekend afternoons here are quintessential Montreal family life at its best.
Greene Avenue Village — the boutique commercial strip on Greene Avenue between Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve is Westmount’s village centre: high-end independent shops, some of Montreal’s finest restaurants, wine bars, and the kind of pedestrian commercial life that generates neighbourhood identity. The Atwater Market — one of Montreal’s great farmers’ and specialty food markets — sits at the bottom of Greene Avenue and is a year-round destination for serious food buyers.
The Westmount Public Library — a Carnegie-era building with excellent collections, children’s programming, and a reading room that is one of the most pleasant spaces in the city.
Sports and Recreation — the Westmount Recreation Centre provides gym, pool, and arena facilities. Nearby Mount Royal Park and its extensive trail system is a 5–15 minute walk from most Westmount addresses.
Fine Dining — Westmount and adjacent Sherbrooke Street West form one of Montreal’s premier dining corridors. Toqué!, Elena, Ferreira Café, and a dozen other notable restaurants are within or immediately adjacent to the city.
Getting Around
By Metro: The Vendôme (Green Line) and Atwater (Green Line) stations serve the lower portions of Westmount directly. Upper Westmount requires a bus connection down the hill. Downtown Montreal is literally adjacent — the border is Atwater Avenue.
By Car: Westmount is as well-positioned for car access as any central Montreal address — all major highways are easily reachable.
By Foot: Most of Westmount’s services and amenities are walkable from the residential streets. Greene Avenue, Atwater Market, and Sherbrooke are all pedestrian-accessible from the majority of addresses.
Why Buy in Westmount with Elite Real Estate Group
The Westmount market requires specific expertise. Heritage home assessment is not standard real estate due diligence — old stone homes have their own structural considerations, regulatory constraints on modification, and market valuation nuances that require experience. Understanding what specific streets command, what heritage modifications are permissible, and how to navigate a market where individual properties often have few true comparables requires deep familiarity.
Elite Real Estate Group advises clients in the Westmount market and brings the analytical rigour and local knowledge that buyers and sellers at this level require. This isn’t a market for generalists.
Discuss your Westmount strategy with our team.
FAQ: Westmount Real Estate
What is the average home price in Westmount?
The average is difficult to summarize meaningfully given the range — from entry-level condos at $500,000 to estate homes above $10 million. Mid-Westmount detached family homes typically trade between $1.8 million and $4.5 million. The upper tier (Summit, Upper Westmount) begins around $3 million and has no practical upper limit. It is Montreal’s most expensive residential market.
Is now a good time to buy in Westmount?
The luxury market has moderated from its 2020–2022 peak, which means buyers have more leverage than they’ve had in years — more time to do due diligence, more room to negotiate, and less pressure to waive conditions. For buyers who can qualify at this price range, the current environment is more rational and favourable than the peak period. Long-term, Westmount’s fundamental value drivers (institutions, heritage, scarcity) are unchanged.
Can I renovate a Westmount home?
Yes, with constraints. Westmount has heritage architecture by-laws that govern exterior modifications on designated properties and within certain zones. Interior renovations are generally freer from restriction than exterior changes. Buyers planning significant renovations should understand the regulatory framework before purchase and budget for the premium that quality heritage-appropriate renovation commands.
Why is Westmount more expensive than NDG or Outremont?
Three factors compound: the institutions (schools, parks, library, arena are all exceptional), the architecture (the building stock is denser, older, and better-preserved than any comparable neighbourhood), and the prestige (a century-old address premium that has proven durable through every market cycle). NDG and Outremont are excellent neighbourhoods; Westmount is in a different category.
Are Westmount’s private schools open to non-residents?
Yes. The Study, ECS, and Lower Canada College admit students from across Montreal and beyond. They are not limited to Westmount residents. However, being a Westmount resident and able to walk or bike to school is a meaningful quality-of-life advantage that many school families factor into their purchase decision.
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Last updated: March 2026 | Elite Real Estate Group — eliterealestategroup.com
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