Can a new semi-detached home near McMasterville really cut down the time you spend, season after season, on your yard and your building? That is the starting point for anyone weighing a maintenance-free home near McMasterville after years of looking after a house or a plex.

In Sainte-Julie, about 8 km from McMasterville town hall via Route 229, Maisons Pépin is building BÉAcité: 50 semi-detached single-family homes in the Vilamo neighbourhood. Among Maisons Pépin's projects, it is the only one that pairs semi-detached single-family homes with an all-inclusive maintenance program, and each home is delivered with complete landscaping.

This article is for you if the kids have left the nest, if retirement is coming into view, or if the duplex you own and live in takes up more of your weekends than you'd like.

What McMasterville's numbers show

Statistics Canada (2021 Census) and the Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) paint this picture of the town:

people aged 65 and over made up 20.3% of the population in 2021; as of July 1, 2025, the ISQ puts their share at 22% (a preliminary figure), above the Quebec average of 21.7%;
1,590 households own their home, or 66.1%;
single-detached houses account for 52.1% of dwellings;
29.7% of households are people living alone, and 26.1% are couples without children.

These averages describe a town of homeowners with many small households, without saying anything about your own situation.

From duplex to semi-detached: looking after a whole building

McMasterville stands out for its duplexes. According to the 2021 Census, 18.0% of the town's dwellings are apartments in a duplex — 435 units — compared with 7.2% across Quebec and 1.6% in Sainte-Julie. That corner of the market is active too: Centris recorded 14 plexes of two to five units sold in McMasterville over the four quarters ending with the third quarter of 2026.

Living downstairs and renting out upstairs has its advantages. It also makes you responsible for an entire building: the lot, the building envelope, the shared areas and the units to keep in good shape. Moving to a single-family semi-detached home narrows that responsibility to one house, your own, and BÉAcité's maintenance program lightens it further.

A maintenance-free home near McMasterville, in practice

At BÉAcité, the approach rests on two things Maisons Pépin puts forward. First, complete landscaping is part of the home, grading included; you don't inherit bare ground to shape yourself. Second, an all-inclusive maintenance program means the upkeep is fully taken care of.

What the program covers in detail, how often and on what terms: the sales director, Eddy Guessous, will give you the description. Hold it up against what keeps you busy today, and you'll see how much time you get back.

Choosing your space: single-storey, two storeys or urban

The semi-detached bungalow

Everyday life fits on a 1,006 sq ft main floor. The basement, the same size, can hold storage, a workshop or a guest room, and the 294 sq ft garage brings the total to 2,306 sq ft. If stairs are a concern, this is the model to look at first.

The Duo cottage

With 2,018 sq ft of living space — 858 sq ft on the main floor and 1,160 sq ft upstairs — plus an 858 sq ft basement and a 292 sq ft garage, the Duo leaves room to host. An optional 338 sq ft mezzanine raises the living area to 2,356 sq ft.

The Urbain model

More compact, it offers 1,622 sq ft of living space (652 sq ft on the main floor, 970 sq ft upstairs), a 652 sq ft basement and a 260 sq ft garage.

Is your plan rather to move closer to your children or your parents, each in a home of your own? Our article on the multigenerational home near McMasterville explains what BÉAcité Duo offers.

New-home comfort, built in

From day one, BÉAcité homes include, among other things:

a quartz countertop in the kitchen;
9-foot ceilings on the main floor and large windows in every room;
central air conditioning and a central gas forced-air system;
a garage outlet for plugging in an electric car;
the option of a cathedral ceiling in the dining room.

Maisons Pépin builds high-efficiency homes and makes quality control a priority. In Quebec, a new home sold by a contractor must be covered by the mandatory guarantee plan for new residential buildings; the representative will explain the coverage that applies to you.

The river, the station and your routines about ten minutes away

Leaving McMasterville doesn't cut you off from what you enjoy there. From Geoffrion Street, Route 229 takes you back to town hall in about 8 km, roughly ten minutes without traffic; allow more at rush hour. The riverside park and the Promenade des Porteurs-d'Espoir, with their view of the Richelieu River and Mont Saint-Hilaire, stay within easy reach for your walks. McMasterville's train station also remains the closest one to BÉAcité.

On site, the Vilamo neighbourhood puts a pharmacy, a Caisse Desjardins, a public market, restaurants and medical services within walking distance. According to beacite.com, residents also get a free three-year membership at Espace Tonik Nature, and Sainte-Julie's local buses are free. A maintenance-free home near McMasterville doesn't mean starting over somewhere else.

Selling, visiting: the next steps

Sell before you buy?

The answer depends on your finances: your financial institution and a real estate broker are best placed to advise you. As for timing, four turnkey homes are available for immediate sale, and several customizable homes can be ready in about four months. Still comparing with a resale house? Our article on the turnkey new home near McMasterville puts the two options side by side.

Visiting the model home

You'll find the sales office at 435 Geoffrion Street in Sainte-Julie. You can drop in Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; for an evening, Saturday or Sunday visit, book an appointment. To see the four homes on offer: 514-812-9633, by phone or text, or ventes@beacite.com.

Conclusion

A maintenance-free home near McMasterville is first and foremost a decision about how you spend your time. At BÉAcité, the landscaping is delivered finished, the all-inclusive maintenance program takes over from there, and three models let you match the space to your needs. The river, the train station and your loved ones stay about ten minutes away via Route 229.

Maintenance-free home near McMasterville: give up the yard, keep your bearings