Mercier-Est is Montreal's eastern frontier — spacious lots, affordable family homes, and direct highway access for moves heading east or south. Wide streets and easy loading make this a mover-friendly neighborhood.
Mercier-Est covers the eastern portion of the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough, stretching from the Assomption Boulevard to the Pointe-aux-Trembles border. The neighborhood offers some of Montreal's most spacious residential lots — detached homes with large backyards, bungalows, and newer townhouse developments. Rue Sherbrooke East serves as the main commercial artery, and highways 25 and 138 provide direct connections to the South Shore via the Tunnel Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine and eastward. Moving here is straightforward — wide streets, driveways, and minimal parking restrictions make for efficient loading and unloading.
Wide streets and driveways make Mercier-Est one of the easiest areas for truck access in Montreal
Highway 25 tunnel traffic can cause delays — we time moves to avoid rush hour bottlenecks
Large backyards often contain sheds, play structures, and garden furniture — include outdoor items in your inventory
Newer townhouse developments may have association rules — check loading restrictions before move day
Family homes: $450–$800. Townhouses: $375–$600. Apartments: $295–$475. Easy access keeps costs competitive.
Many families make this move for the larger lots and more affordable housing. We handle downtown-to-Mercier-Est moves regularly — the tunnel and highway connections make it efficient.

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