1490 rue MacDonald, Montréal

A property (2 storeys), built in 1941, on a 418 m² lot. No building permit on record since 1990. Côte-Vertu metro station is 110 m away. Older than 63% of the buildings on rue MacDonald. Assessed lower than 100% of the houses and plexes on rue MacDonald.

Data as of October 29, 2026 · updated every week

Assessed, 2026 roll
$453,200
Welcome tax on that value
≈ $4,909
Dwellings
—
Built
1941
6 notes5 clear
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What stands out about 1490 rue MacDonald

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What the records show for 1490 rue MacDonald

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4 City housing inspection files within 150 m

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What the record says
2010-08: 6 dwellings not compliant, 20 non-compliances, file closed; 2010-08: 6 dwellings not compliant, 37 non-compliances, file closed; 2010-08: 5 dwellings not compliant, 34 non-compliances, file closed; 2010-08: 5 dwellings not compliant, 48 non-compliances, file closed.
What it means
The City blurs the location of these inspections to protect privacy, so a file cannot be tied to one building. Several files nearby point to older rental buildings with maintenance problems in the area (mould, pests, heating, water infiltration).
What to do
Ask the seller whether the City ever inspected this building and for the reports and proof of repairs.

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No building permits on record since 1990

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Assessed at $453,200, +20% on the previous roll

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Same owner since 2001

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No short-term rentals to tourists in this borough

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The City plans work on the pipes under this street

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Clear

No notice of deterioration

Clear

No City right of first refusal

Clear

No heritage protection found

Clear

City test: water service line not lead

Clear

Not in a mapped flood zone

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Assessed value of 1490 rue MacDonald

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2026-2028 roll$453,200
Previous roll$377,700
Roll in force in 2022$295,100

From $295,100 on the roll in force in 2022 to $453,200 on the current roll: +54%.

Welcome tax estimated with the City of Montréal’s 2026 brackets on the assessed value; the notary calculates it on the higher of the price and the adjusted value.

The building

UseImmeuble commercial
Storeys2
Lot area418 m²
TypeDetached
Land use in the urban planMixed
Built area on the lot (City outlines, 2016)≈ 77 m²
Share of the lot under buildings≈ 18%
Frontage, cadastre and owner since

Permits for this address · none since 1990

The borough has issued no building permit for this address since 1990.

Street and trees

City trees in frontNone recorded
BoroughSaint-Laurent
City plan for the pipes under the street (2023–2027)Water main: work desirable · sewer: no work needed
Water main breaks repaired within 35 m (1972–2017)None recorded

Metro and bus near 1490 rue MacDonald

Nearest metro: Côte-Vertu (Orange line)110 m
Décarie / MacDonald · 17, 47518 m
Décarie / Côte-Vertu · 378, 38086 m
Station Côte-Vertu (Côte-Vertu / Décarie) · 121, 371106 m
To downtown (McGill station) by metro and bus, weekday morning≈ 27 min

Public schools near 1490 rue MacDonald

French-language public elementary schoolÉcole Katimavik, 390 m
English-language public elementary schoolÉcole Parkdale, 1.0 km
French-language public secondary schoolÉcole Saint-Laurent, 700 m
English-language public secondary schoolAcadémie LaurenHill, 1.4 km

The nearest school of each kind in a straight line, not the school of the address: each school service centre (French) and school board (English) sets its own territories, so ask it. English public schools require a certificate of eligibility under the Charter of the French language. Source: Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.

Building activity nearby

Construction permits within 300 m, 2 years3
Demolition permits within 300 m, 2 years0

In Saint-Laurent, the borough issued 22 construction permits and 1 demolition permit in the last two years. About the borough

Life around 1490 rue MacDonald

City 311 requests within 150 m, last 12 months84 · streets, sidewalks and lights 47, dumped items and cleanliness 13, snow clearing 7
Ground-floor shops within 500 m182 · restaurants and cafés 50, grocery and daily shops 19, other shops 23, services 88, bars, entertainment and hotels 2
Empty storefronts within 500 m9%
Nearest food shopPATISSERIE BOULANGERIE CAFE VINH HING, 30 m
Playground290 m
Dog run700 m
Public poolParc Decelles, 250 m
Wading pool or splash padParc Decelles, 290 m
Outdoor skating rink310 m
Tennis or pickleball courts660 m
LibraryBibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent, 400 m

Ville de Montréal open data: 311 requests are counted around the address, never tied to one home; shops come from the City’s survey of ground-floor commercial premises; distances are in a straight line.

The neighbourhood in the 2021 census

People in this census area (2021)446
Median age39.2 (island of Montréal 39.6)
Median household income (2020)$70,500 (island of Montréal $66,500)
Households that own their home26% (island of Montréal 42%)
Moved here in the last five years45% (island of Montréal 44%)
Children under 1517% (island of Montréal 15%)
People 65 and over13% (island of Montréal 18%)
People who speak French and English62% (island of Montréal 60%)
People who speak French only20% (island of Montréal 25%)
Adults 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s degree or higher40% (island of Montréal 45%)
Workers who take transit to work57% (island of Montréal 26%)
Homes that are single-detached houses15% (island of Montréal 14%)
Homes in buildings of five storeys or more0% (island of Montréal 15%)
Homes built in 1960 or before57% (island of Montréal 35%)

Figures for the census dissemination area that contains the address (a few blocks, usually 400 to 700 people), with the whole city in brackets. Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Crime near 1490 rue MacDonald

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In the full report: incidents reported to the SPVM within 300 m over the last 12 months, by type.

Questions about 1490 rue MacDonald

What is 1490 rue MacDonald assessed at?

$453,200 on the 2026-2027-2028 assessment roll. The previous roll had it at $377,700. More

How much is the welcome tax for 1490 rue MacDonald?

About $4,909 on its assessed value of $453,200. The tax is calculated on the highest of the price paid, the value in the deed and the adjusted assessed value, so the real amount may be higher. More

How has the assessed value of 1490 rue MacDonald changed?

From $295,100 on the roll in force in 2022 to $453,200 on the current roll: +54%. The previous roll had it at $377,700. More

When was 1490 rue MacDonald built?

In 1941, according to the assessment roll.

Is 1490 rue MacDonald in a flood zone?

No. It is not in a flood zone mapped by the Quebec government. More

Does 1490 rue MacDonald have a notice of deterioration?

No. The Ville de Montréal has registered no notice of deterioration on this building. More

Is 1490 rue MacDonald a heritage building?

No. It is not listed or protected as heritage by the City. More

Can 1490 rue MacDonald be rented short term (Airbnb)?

No. The City of Montréal does not allow short-term rentals to tourists in this borough, even in a principal residence. More

What building permits has 1490 rue MacDonald had?

None since 1990, when the City’s open permit records begin. More

How far is the nearest metro station from 1490 rue MacDonald?

Côte-Vertu is 110 m away in a straight line.

How long does it take to get downtown from 1490 rue MacDonald?

About 27 minutes by metro and bus on a weekday morning to McGill station, with the walk to the stop, according to the STM timetable.

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Checked against Montréal open data and the Quebec assessment roll on October 29, 2026. Lot outlines come from the City’s assessment units and have no legal value; the certificate of location decides.