Townhouses & duplexes for sale

Townhouses and duplexes for sale in Canada: prices and fees

Updated 5 November 2026

In Canada, townhouses and duplexes for sale start from about CA$345,000 in Calgary and CA$349,900 for duplexes in Montréal, while a condo townhouse in Toronto is listed at CA$579,000. These are approximate prices, according to listing sites, November 2026. To get offers from local sellers and agents for your budget, create a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Fees, taxes and strata

Townhouses often carry strata or condo fees. A Vancouver-area guide says yes, townhouses do have strata fees, so compare the monthly fee next to the price. In New Brunswick, new housing carries 15% HST, made up of 5% federal GST and 10% provincial PST, so check whether a listed price includes it. In British Columbia, owners in designated taxable areas must file a speculation and vacancy tax declaration every year. Ask the seller for the monthly fee and the tax status before you make an offer.

Down payment and the winter months

A down payment is usually 5% to 10% of the price, but the amount depends on residency status, income type and the lender's policies, so ask a lender for your figure. Winter in Canada runs from December to February, when viewings are cold and heating bills are high. In November, ask each seller for the heating type and the last twelve months of utility bills, and compare them between Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa.

Area, size and what sellers pay

Floor areas in Canadian listings often appear in square feet, while you may need square metres, so ask for both. Plot size matters for duplexes, which share a wall. Sellers usually pay a real estate commission of 3% to 7% of the sale price, which varies by province, plus legal fees of about CA$1,000 to CA$2,500, and that cost shapes how much room there is to negotiate.

What to write in your request

Give the area or town, your budget in CA$, whether you want a townhouse or a duplex, the floor area in square metres or feet, the number of rooms, and whether you want a newer build or a resale. Add how you will pay: cash, a mortgage, or a down payment arranged with a lender. Sellers answer faster when they know the figure.

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