Area · Québec City
Buying or selling in Saint-Émile
Saint-Émile is a residential neighbourhood in the north of Québec City, in the La Haute-Saint-Charles borough. A former municipality that merged with Québec City in 2002, it is made up mostly of single-family homes around Avenue Lapierre and Rue de la Faune. The Gagné & Rheault Team works with sellers and buyers there.
By Étienne Rheault, residential real estate broker · Updated October 2, 2026
The market in Saint-Émile
Three figures, with sources
| Type | Sales | Median price | Days on market | Sold / asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | 128 | $465,000 | 12 | 106% |
| Condo | 15 | $337,775 | 38 | 104% |
| Income property | 7 | n/a | 16 | 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®.
Our presence
Where we have sold
Recently, we handled 2 transactions in Saint-Émile, both single-family homes.
We know Saint-Émile street by street: the old core around the church and Avenue Lapierre, the residential streets near Rue de la Faune, the newer pockets close to the schools. That detailed reading is what makes it possible to set a fair price, and to defend it.
Living in Saint-Émile
What defines the area
01 The properties
Single-family homes clearly dominate: from January to September 2026, 128 single-family homes sold here, compared with 15 condos and 7 income properties. Homes sold in 12 days on average, at 106% of the asking price. It is a fast market, where a buyer needs to arrive prepared.
02 A former village
Saint-Émile was a separate municipality until it merged with Québec City on January 1, 2002. Its church, built in 1926 and 1927, marks the heart of the old village. Leatherworking is part of its history. Avenue Lapierre and Rue de la Faune remain its two main roads.
03 Services and schools
The neighbourhood has four elementary schools in the Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale: du Beau-Séjour, de l'Accueil, du Vignoble and de l'Étoile-du-Nord. For high school, students attend École secondaire Roger-Comtois in Loretteville. Parc Réal-Cloutier is the local gathering place.
04 Getting around
The car remains the main way to get around. By transit, RTC eXpress routes 289, 382 and 582 serve Saint-Émile at rush hour. No Métrobus runs through the neighbourhood, and the tramway route does not reach it.
Frequently asked questions
Saint-Émile in four questions
What types of properties are found in Saint-Émile?
Mostly single-family homes, which make up the large majority of sales in the neighbourhood. There are also a few condos and the occasional income property. From January to September 2026, the median sale price of a single-family home was $465,000 (source: Centris®).
Is Saint-Émile a good fit for a family with young children?
The neighbourhood has four public elementary schools and residential streets. The area's high school, Roger-Comtois, is in Loretteville. Always confirm the school catchment for the address you are considering with the Centre de services scolaire de la Capitale.
How do you get downtown from Saint-Émile?
Mostly by car. By bus, RTC eXpress routes 289, 382 and 582 serve the neighbourhood at rush hour. There is no Métrobus here: check RTC routes and schedules before relying on the bus every day.
How much is my home in Saint-Émile worth?
The median price gives an order of magnitude, not a value: your home's value depends on the street, the lot, the condition of the property 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 Saint-Émile worth?
A broker from the team analyses comparable sales on your street and for your type of property, then presents you with a realistic price range. Free, with no obligation.
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