Real estate agent in Cantley, Quebec: 2026 prices and market

    By Thomas Lymburner, real estate agent (broker), RE/MAX Direct

    Cantley’s demographic figures

    The 2021 census records 11,449 residents, 7% more than in 2016. Density is 91 people/km²; unemployment is 6%.

    Cantley data: Q3 2026 and four quarters

    Source: Centris, page viewed October 19, 2026. Last-four-quarter changes are compared with the previous four quarters; Q3 changes are those shown by Centris. Population, density and unemployment: Statistics Canada 2021 census, as shown by Centris.

    Cantley data: Q3 2026 and four quarters
    IndicatorPeriodValueChange
    Single-family — median priceLast four quarters$666,250+7%
    Single-family — average days on marketLast four quarters35 days7 fewer days
    Single-family — salesLast four quarters129-15%
    Single-family — salesQ3 202621Not supplied
    Single-family — active listingsQ3 202676+22%
    Condos — salesLast four quarters0Not supplied
    Plexes — salesLast four quarters2Not supplied
    Population2021 census11,449+7% since 2016
    Density2021 census91/km²Not supplied
    Unemployment rate2021 census6%Not supplied

    Prices, selling times and listings cover different periods

    Over four quarters, sales fall 15% and average days on market decrease by 7. For Q3 2026 alone, Centris reports 21 sales and 76 active listings, with listings up 22%.

    Condo and plex sales

    No condos sold over the last four quarters. Plexes account for 2 sales, with no price supplied.

    What taxes should you expect in Cantley?

    The Municipality of Cantley set the 2025 residential rate at $0.5074 per $100 of assessment ($0.7838 in 2024) after a new roll raised values by about 51%; the average bill rose about 3.81% and the waste collection fee was $297. For 2026, by-law 757-26, adopted on January 29, 2026, sets the rate at $0.5176 per $100 and keeps the residential waste fee at $297. The 2026 welcome tax is 2.25% on the portion from $500,001 to $750,000 and 3% above $750,000. In 2021, 87.8% of workers commuted as the driver of a car, truck or van and 2.6% by public transit (Statistics Canada).

    Buying a house in Cantley: what to check

    Before making an offer on a house for sale in Cantley, check the well and the septic system: the Municipality requires a septic tank to be emptied at least every two years for a year-round home and every four years for a seasonal one. In 2026, the welcome tax is 2.25% on the portion from $500,001 to $750,000 and 3% above, and its base uses a comparative factor of 1.04. The 2026 residential property tax rate is $0.5176 per $100, payable in three instalments for bills over $300.

    When are municipal taxes due in Cantley in 2026?

    In Cantley, a municipal tax bill of $300 or more can be paid in three instalments, interest-free if the deadlines are met: March 5, June 4 and September 3, 2026. A bill under $300 is paid in a single instalment, and unpaid balances bear interest at an annual rate of 12%. You can view your account in the Municipality’s Voilà! citizen account. School tax follows its own calendar: the Centre de services scolaire des Draveurs bills it in two instalments, on September 3 and December 2, 2026.

    Which assessment roll applies in Cantley in 2026?

    In Cantley, the assessment roll of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais covers 2025, 2026 and 2027, and its values reflect the market as of July 1, 2023. When it was tabled, the MRC reported for Cantley an average increase of 50.2% for all property types and 50.3% for single-family homes and cottages, with a median single-family value of $563,700. A higher assessment does not mean taxes rise by the same percentage: in 2025, the residential rate was cut by 35.26%.

    How do you contest an assessment in Cantley, and what does it cost?

    In Cantley, a review request is filed with the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais on the prescribed form, one form per property. The deadline for the roll’s first year, April 30, 2025, has passed: in 2026, a request is still possible within 60 days after a modification notice or a notice of correction is sent. The 2026 fees are $91.35 up to $500,000, $365.10 up to $2,000,000, $608.60 up to $5,000,000 and $1,217.50 above that. The amount of tax payable is not a ground for review.

    Frequently asked questions

    $666,250 for single-family homes over the last four quarters, up 7% compared with the previous four quarters.

    21 single-family homes. The last four quarters total 129 sales, down 15%.

    No. Two plexes sold over the last four quarters, with no price supplied.

    Sources

    General information only, not financial or legal advice.

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    Contact Thomas Lymburner, real estate broker, RE/MAX Direct, OACIQ licence J6215.