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Published on : April 12 2022

Last modified on : July 09 2025

This house is currently for sale and the area is under real estate pressure. We hope that individuals will buy it and not a consortium that would like to build condominiums. This majestic house was built around 1882 and is part of the architectural heritage inventory of the Chomedey sector of the City of Laval, carried out in 2018 by the firm Patri-Arch, on pages 150 to 153.

Heritage Montréal Update – May 26, 2022

According to information obtained by Héritage Montréal, this building is identified as a heritage property under the City of Laval’s zoning by-law L-2000. It is therefore subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (PIIA) for heritage buildings located outside designated heritage territories.

In addition to being listed in the City’s heritage inventory, it is also governed by by-law L-12507 concerning the demolition of buildings, which regulates any such requests.

In light of this information, the threats to this building appear to be relatively low, given the Laval administration’s sensitivity to the municipality’s built heritage

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Vue d’ensemble de la maison dite Charbonneau, 4997 boulevard Lévesque Ouest

Source: Gertrude Laverdure, 2022

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Façade de la maison dite Charbonneau, 4997 boulevard Lévesque Ouest

Source: Gertrude Laverdure, 2022

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Maison dite Charbonneau, 4997 boulevard Lévesque Ouest

Source: Gertrude Laverdure, 2022

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Maison dite Charbonneau, 4997 boulevard Lévesque Ouest

Source: Gertrude Laverdure, 2022

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Vue de la maison dite Charbonneau, 4997 boulevard Lévesque Ouest

Source: Gertrude Laverdure, 2022

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According to the inventory carried out by Patri-Arch (in French), “the superior heritage value of this house is based on its age, its architectural style and its authenticity. Built around 1882, it has been inhabited by the Charbonneau family since its construction. It is representative of the mansard house. This style was very popular in rural Quebec between 1875 and 1920, particularly because the mansard roof provided more living space than gable roofs. Its authenticity is important because it has retained most of its original components, including embossed tin on the roof, brick cladding, a large protected porch, traditional wooden doors and windows, and sober ornamentation including elaborate columns, brick flowerbeds, eaves returns, shutters and woodwork at the dormers. It is set on a large lot planted with mature trees. Its contemporary addition is understated.”

Also according to the report from the Patri-Arch inventory, “the house is well maintained. It is in good physical condition [and] the original volume has retained its original components. An annex volume at the rear is harmoniously and discreetly integrated. Its contemporary architecture stands out on the old volume that it enhances”, which contributes to its exceptional character. In this sense, the firm recommends, on page 152 of the inventory report, that “all current elements be retained and care taken to maintain them.” As of April 12, 2022, the house was for sale and listed on the Centris website.

  • Municipality or borough

    Laval, sector Chomedey

  • Issues

    Mechanisms for protection

    Urban Development

  • Owner(s)

    Private

  • Threat(s)

    Lack of knowledge

    Demand for land, speculation

  • Manager(s)

    Owner

  • Categorie(s)

    Residential

  • Construction year

    Around 1882

  • Recognition status

    Inventoried in the “Inventaire du patrimoine architectural de la Ville de Laval” (2018)

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