What Habitations Pilon does

Habitations Pilon is a family-owned residential real estate developer and builder headquartered in Candiac, Quebec, with over 35 years of operating history on Montreal's South Shore (Rive-Sud de Montréal). The company develops and constructs single-family homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, urban homes, condominiums for sale, and rental condominiums, with current pricing ranging from $565,900 for entry townhouses to over $985,000 for larger single-family units, and rental units starting at $1,600/month. Its active portfolio comprises six projects (La Prairie sur le Lac, Quartier Galia, Arion Domaine Nature, Capella, Domaine des Légendes, and Faubourg Campo) plus 14 completed projects, with plans for more than 2,500 units over the coming years versus 1,000+ units delivered historically.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time sales of newly built residential units (including customized homes), recurring rental income from rental condo buildings (Quartier Galia and Faubourg Campo), and land lot sales for self-build at Domaine des Légendes. Pricing is published on the company's website and is structured per-unit for freehold product and monthly for rentals. The firm holds the highest GCR AA residential construction warranty rating, Diamond Master Builder status from APCHQ (97%+ customer satisfaction over 25+ consecutive years), and a 2023 Habitat Design Award for the Capella model unit.

Habitations Pilon distributes through a direct-to-consumer model with on-site sales offices at each project, supported by an external brokerage channel (E2 Immobilier) providing dedicated sales representatives per project. The target customer base spans three primary segments: families and couples seeking freehold ownership across multiple price points, real estate investors acquiring multi-unit rental buildings, and urban professionals seeking low-maintenance urban homes or rental condos. Core technology and intellectual property are rooted in construction quality standards, sustainable materials, and design expertise rather than software or digital products, consistent with a traditional residential developer operating in a regulated Quebec market.

Name

Habitations Pilon

Legal name

Habitations Pilon

Website

https://habitationspilon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitations Pilon is a family-owned residential real estate developer and builder with over 35 years of history on Montreal's South Shore, developing and constructing single-family homes, townhouses, urban homes, condos for sale, and rental condos across six active projects targeting families, couples, and individual investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Land Subdivision (2372)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Residential construction
• Real estate development
• Single-family home builder
• Townhouse construction
• Condominium development

Headquarters

HQ city

Candiac

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: Habitations Pilon generates revenue primarily through the sale of newly constructed residential properties including single-family homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, urban homes, and condominiums. The company sells both standard model homes and fully customized homes designed in collaboration with buyers.
2. Rental Condominiums: The company operates rental condo buildings including Quartier Galia and Faubourg Campo rental units. Tenants sign lease agreements with monthly rental payments providing recurring revenue. Promotional offers such as 2 months free rent are used to attract tenants.
3. Land Sales: Domaine des Légendes project offers lots for self-build construction, allowing buyers to purchase land and build their own homes. Lots range from 5,167 to 10,776 sq. ft. starting at $379,800 + tax.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitations Pilon is a family-owned residential real estate developer and builder that designs, constructs, and sells single-family homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, urban homes, condominiums for sale, rental condos, and developable land lots across multiple planned communities on Montreal's South Shore (Rive-Sud de Montréal). The company currently operates six active development projects and has completed fourteen past projects, with over 1,000 units delivered and plans for more than 2,500 additional units in coming years.

Product overview

Habitations Pilon is a residential real estate developer and builder on Montreal's South Shore (Rive-Sud de Montréal) with over 35 years of experience. The company operates a portfolio of 6 active development projects: La Prairie sur le Lac (400+ units with single-family, semi-detached, townhouses, and condos), Quartier Galia (mixed housing including single-family, townhouses, urban homes, and rental condos), Arion Domaine Nature (semi-detached and townhouses in final phase), Capella (diverse housing types including award-winning models), Domaine des Légendes (single-family homes and land lots), and Faubourg Campo (rental condos). The company has also completed 14 past projects including Symbiocité, Candiac sur le Golf, Bonaparte, and others. Habitations Pilon offers various housing types including single-family homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, urban homes, condos for sale, rental condos, and land lots. The company emphasizes quality construction (GCR AA rating), customer satisfaction (97%+ over 25 years), and diverse price points to meet different budgets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La Prairie sur le Lac A large-scale presale residential project in La Prairie with over 400 units featuring semi-detached homes, townhouses, single-family homes, and maintenance-free condos for buyers seeking new construction on Montreal's South Shore.
• Quartier Galia A mixed-use residential project in Saint-Philippe offering single-family homes, townhouses, urban homes, condominiums for sale, and rental condominium units, designed for a range of buyer profiles including families and urban professionals.
• Arion Domaine Nature A residential project in its final phase in Candiac offering semi-detached homes and townhouses with farmhouse-style architecture, bordered by forest and stream, with proximity to Candiac services and Quartier DIX30.
• Capella A residential project in Sainte-Julie offering single-family homes, semi-detached homes, townhouses, and urban homes with a turnkey maintenance-free concept and access to the Espace Tonik private forest. The model unit won the 2023 Habitat Design Award.
• Domaine des Légendes A residential project in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu offering single-family homes and developable land lots for self-construction, located in the Saint-Luc neighborhood near schools and services.
• Faubourg Campo A rental condominium project in Saint-Philippe along the Saint-Jacques River, offering studios to 5½-room apartments with amenities including a fitness center, multipurpose room, swimming pool, and integrated arboretum.
• Single-Family Homes Detached single-family homes offered across multiple projects with customizable floor plans, modern finishes, and various sizes, designed for families and buyers seeking standalone residential property.
• Semi-Detached Homes Attached homes sharing one wall with a neighbor, offered across multiple projects ranging from approximately 1,488 to 1,610 sq ft with various configurations and customizable options.
• Townhouses Multi-level row homes offered across multiple projects featuring private backyards, garages, and floor areas from 1,320 to 1,782 sq ft for buyers seeking attached living with outdoor space.
• Urban Homes Modern attached homes with minimal exterior maintenance offered at Quartier Galia and Capella, featuring double garages, 9-foot ceilings, large terraces, and approximately 1,338-1,851 sq ft for low-maintenance urban living.
• Condos for Sale Condominium units for purchase offered at La Prairie sur le Lac and Quartier Galia, ranging from 673 to 1,228 sq ft with 1-3 bedroom options and some with indoor garages.
• Rental Condos Rental apartment units offered at Quartier Galia and Faubourg Campo, ranging from studios to 5½-room apartments with included high-speed internet, hot water, heat pump, and five stainless steel appliances, starting at $1,600/month.
• Land Lots Empty developable lots for self-construction offered at Domaine des Légendes, ranging from 5,167 to 10,776 sq ft, allowing buyers to build custom homes independently or contract with Habitations Pilon's construction team.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97%+ customer satisfaction rate maintained for 25+ consecutive years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• PoiriersupportingOthersPartner company whose logo appears on the Habitations Pilon About page, suggesting a business relationship or supplier partnership in the construction or development process.
• Groupe Maison CandiacsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal development partner whose logo appears on the Habitations Pilon About page. May collaborate on residential development projects in the Candiac area.
• PrevelsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner with logo featured on Habitations Pilon About page, indicating a collaborative relationship in residential development projects.
• Stéphane Gariépy (Engineer)supportingOthersEngineering partner providing professional services for construction projects, with logo displayed on the Habitations Pilon About page.
• E2 ImmobiliercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate brokerage firm working with Habitations Pilon on sales representation. Sales representatives Virginie Firlotte, Paule Forest, and Wazima Hassanali operate through E2 Immobilier for various projects including Arion, Capella, Quartier Galia, and Domaine des Légendes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prével: Quebec-based residential and mixed-use developer active in the Greater Montreal area, including condo and townhouse projects. Listed as a development partner on Habitations Pilon's website, reflecting highly comparable product offering and geography.
• Groupe Habitations Modernes: Quebec homebuilder constructing single-family homes, townhouses, and condos in the Greater Montreal area. Directly comparable residential product mix and South Shore/Montreal regional footprint.
• Construction Marcel Charron: Long-standing Quebec residential homebuilder active on Montreal's South Shore, developing single-family homes and townhouses. Comparable product types, customer segments, and regional operating territory.
• Habitations Trigone: Quebec-based homebuilder developing residential projects in Greater Montreal. Directly comparable in product (single-family, townhouses) and in serving a similar end-buyer persona on similar suburban geography.
• Construction DJL: Quebec residential homebuilder focused on the Greater Montreal area with comparable product offering (single-family and townhouse developments). Competes for the same buyer segment on Montreal's South Shore.
• Groupe Luc Fauteux: Quebec homebuilder/developer delivering residential projects in the Greater Montreal region. Comparable in product mix (single-family homes and townhouses) and customer demographic.
• Groupe Panache: Montreal-area residential developer and builder delivering projects on the South Shore and surrounding regions. Comparable product offering and target buyer segment.
• Les Habitations Paul-Hus: Quebec family-owned homebuilder developing residential communities in the Greater Montreal area. Similar product types (single-family, townhouses) and family-owned operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Groupe Brivia: Larger Quebec-based real estate developer with a broader portfolio spanning residential condos, rental, and mixed-use projects in the Greater Montreal area. Overlaps with Habitations Pilon on residential condo and townhouse product but operates at a wider scale and project scope.
• Carbonleo: Large Quebec developer active in Greater Montreal across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. A broader incumbent whose residential condo and master-planned community work overlaps thematically with Habitations Pilon's master-planned developments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitationsPilon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitations-pilon
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitationspilon

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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