An Established Community.
A Strong Plex Market.
Built by immigrant families, enriched by generations of new arrivals. Nearly 8 in 10 residents from immigrant backgrounds. Semi-detached brick plexes lining wide streets — and a Blue Line extension on the way.
Real estate in Saint-Léonard
Saint-Léonard was built by Italian immigrant families in the postwar decades — and that heritage remains visible today on Via Italia and in the many single-family homes that second-generation families renovated, expanded, and invested in rather than leave. Over the decades, as many younger Italian families moved to Laval, the West Island, or RDP, new communities took root gradually and naturally.
Today, according to the 2025 Borough of Saint-Léonard profile, nearly eight out of ten residents are directly or indirectly from immigrant backgrounds. The largest communities are Algerian (22.5%), Italian (20.6%), Haitian (11.7%), and Moroccan (11.1%). This rich, multigenerational diversity creates broad and consistent rental demand — excellent fundamentals for the semi-detached brick plex market that defines the neighbourhood.
The planned Blue Line metro extension will eventually bring direct service to Saint-Léonard — adding upward pressure that patient investors are already positioning for. ENNA has been serving clients here for decades. We know the streets, the community, and the market deeply.
Why sellers and buyers choose ENNA in Saint-Léonard
Plex specialists
Saint-Léonard's signature semi-detached brick duplexes and triplexes are our core. We know how to value them, present them, and attract the right investor buyers — street by street, block by block.
A truly multilingual market
Nearly 8 in 10 residents are from immigrant backgrounds — Algerian, Italian, Haitian, Moroccan and more. We serve all communities. French, English, Italian, Spanish, and Creole — no language barrier between us and your buyers or tenants.
Blue Line upside
The planned Blue Line extension will bring metro access directly to Saint-Léonard. Buyers who understand what that means for property values are already moving. We help them position wisely and not overpay.
Property types we handle in Saint-Léonard
Plex & semi-detached revenue buildings
The heart of Saint-Léonard's market. Wide-set semi-detached brick duplexes, triplexes, and 4 to 5-unit buildings line the neighbourhood's streets. We know this product inside out — valuation, positioning, and investor buyer targeting.
Single-family homes
Less common but highly sought after. Many second-generation families have renovated and expanded rather than leave — which means quality stock when it comes to market. We know how to find the right buyers for these properties.
Condos & new construction
A growing segment — particularly near planned transit corridors. We guide buyers through co-ownership declarations and help investors evaluate rental yield potential in a rapidly evolving market.
Commercial & mixed-use
Active corridors on Jean-Talon, Jarry, Lacordaire, and Langelier. With our commercial designation, we handle retail, office, and mixed-use transactions with the same expertise we bring to residential.
The neighbourhood at a glance
Getting around
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STM bus — 7 major routesLines 32, 136, 188, 192, 193, 353, 432 — Walk Score 83, Bike Score 75 — full connectivity to surrounding neighbourhoods and metro stations
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Blue Line extension — plannedFuture metro stations will bring direct access to Saint-Léonard — already a significant factor in buyer interest and long-term property value projections
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Highway A-40 — east-west axisCrosses the borough directly — fast connections to downtown Montreal, Laval via A-25, and the eastern island including Anjou and PAT
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10 km cycling path networkConnects urban parks throughout the borough — active mobility infrastructure linking green spaces and residential streets year-round
Landmarks & draws
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Via Italia — Jean-Talon corridorItalian bakeries, cafés and pastry shops that built the neighbourhood's reputation — today surrounded by a rich mix of Algerian, Haitian, Moroccan and other community businesses, reflecting 30+ years of organic evolution
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Caverne de Saint-LéonardNatural cave in Pie XII Park with 450-million-year-old fossils — guided by Spéléo Québec since 1981, one of the most unique attractions on the island
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Centre Leonardo Da VinciTheatre at the Mirella and Lino Saputo Theatre, music, cooking classes, exhibitions — trilingual cultural hub on Lacordaire Boulevard
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Martin-Brodeur & Roberto-Luongo ArenasAquatic complex, Stade Hébert domed soccer field, 8 public parks — exceptional family sports and recreation infrastructure throughout the borough
“Saint-Léonard is where families stay for generations. The plex market here is stable, well-priced, and driven by real community demand. When a property comes to market and it is priced right, it does not stay long.”— Angelo Marguglio, Chartered Real Estate Broker
Thinking of buying or selling in Saint-Léonard?
We are available 7 days a week. A conversation costs nothing — and you will leave with a clear picture of where you stand.
514-384-3400Professional Memberships
Residential · Multi-Unit · Commercial — Greater Montreal since 1977.
Angelo & Palma Marguglio — serving you and those you care about.
- #101 – 2494 boul. Henri-Bourassa Est
- Montréal (Ahuntsic), QC H2B 1T9
- T. 514-384-3400
- Available 7 days a week by appointment