Area · Québec City
Buying or selling in Des Châtels
Des Châtels is the current name of Neufchâtel-Ouest, a residential neighbourhood in the northwest of Québec City, crossed by Boulevard de l'Ormière. It consists mostly of single-family homes, many of them built between 1961 and 1980, beside Parc Chauveau. The Gagné & Rheault Team works with sellers and buyers there.
By Étienne Rheault, residential real estate broker · Updated October 2, 2026
The market in Des Châtels
Three figures, with sources
| Type | Sales | Median price | Days on market | Sold / asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 107 | $455,000 | 22 | 106% |
| Condo | 14 | $315,000 | 19 | 103% |
| Income property | 3 | n/a | 4 | n/a |
Source: Centris® Statistics, year to date, January to September 2026. Median price: median sale price. Days on market: average number. Sold / asking: sale price as a share of the asking price. n/a: figure not published by Centris®. Des Châtels spans two boroughs: these figures cover the part located in La Haute-Saint-Charles. The part located in Les Rivières had 9 single-family and 4 condo sales over the same period.
Our presence
Where we have sold
Recently, we handled 5 transactions in Des Châtels: 4 condos and 1 single-family home.
We know Des Châtels street by street: the condo buildings on Boulevard de l'Ormière, and the streets of single-family homes that branch off it. That detailed reading makes it possible to set a fair price, and to defend it.
Living in Des Châtels
What defines the area
01 The properties
According to Québec City's neighbourhood profile (2021 census), 54% of dwellings are detached houses and 42% were built between 1961 and 1980. From January to September 2026, 107 single-family homes sold here, at a median price of $455,000 and at 106% of the asking price.
02 From Neufchâtel to Des Châtels
The neighbourhood corresponds to the western part of the former city of Neufchâtel, which merged with Québec City in 1971. In 2003, Neufchâtel-Ouest was renamed “des Châtels.” In everyday use, many people still simply say Neufchâtel.
03 Services and schools
Boulevard de l'Ormière is the main commercial street. École secondaire de Neufchâtel, on Avenue Chauveau, offers the International Baccalaureate programme. The Neufchâtel library is on Rue Blain, and Centre Michel-Labadie has an arena and a pool. On the edge of the neighbourhood, Parc Chauveau covers 146 hectares.
04 Getting around
Autoroute Henri-IV runs along the western edge of the neighbourhood. RTC Métrobus 804 travels along Boulevard de l'Ormière. The tramway route does not reach the area.
Frequently asked questions
Des Châtels in four questions
Are Des Châtels and Neufchâtel the same area?
Partly. Des Châtels is the name given in 2003 to Neufchâtel-Ouest, the part of the former city of Neufchâtel located around Boulevard de l'Ormière. Neufchâtel-Est is a separate neighbourhood. In Centris® listings, look for “Des Châtels” for this area.
What types of properties are found in Des Châtels?
Mostly single-family homes, followed by semi-detached homes and condos. From January to September 2026, 107 single-family homes sold here, compared with 14 condos and 3 income properties (source: Centris®).
What is nearby for recreation?
Parc Chauveau, on the edge of the neighbourhood, covers 146 hectares. Centre Michel-Labadie has an arena and a pool, and the Neufchâtel library is on Rue Blain. Everyday shops are concentrated along Boulevard de l'Ormière.
How much is my home in Des Châtels worth?
No generic figure answers that question well: the value depends on the street, the year of construction, the renovations and recent comparable sales. We prepare a comparative market analysis, free of charge, based on sales in your area.
Free home evaluation
How much is your home in Des Châtels worth?
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