Located on Montreal’s South Shore, in the Roussillon RCM, La Prairie blends heritage charm — its historic Vieux La Prairie — with residential neighbourhoods popular with families. To see where this market sits in the broader Quebec context, read our Quebec real estate outlook for summer 2026. Here are the median prices by property type, drawn from CourtiConnect data (over 33,000 real sales across Quebec).
1. La Prairie at a Glance
La Prairie is a South Shore city, part of the Roussillon RCM, just minutes from the Champlain Bridge and downtown Montreal. Its Vieux La Prairie — one of the best-preserved historic districts in Quebec — sits alongside newer residential developments. This dual identity — heritage and family neighbourhoods — appeals to young households and to buyers looking for a suburban lifestyle close to the metropolis alike.
2. Median Prices by Property Type
Here are the median prices in La Prairie according to CourtiConnect data, with the number of sales considered for each type:
- Single-family house: $675,000 (61 sales)
- Condo: $457,000 (106 sales)
- Duplex: $640,000 (20 sales)
- Triplex: $815,000 (18 sales)
- Plex (4 units and more): $1,072,500 (12 sales)
The condo clearly stands out by volume: with 106 sales, it is the deepest and most liquid segment in the city. This high volume makes the condo median especially representative of the local market.
3. Reading the Market
Two findings stand out. First, the condo is very active: its 106 sales far exceed the house volume (61), a sign of structural demand for this property type in La Prairie — young buyers, households in transition, investors. Second, the house median at $675,000 falls within the Montreal CMA range, placing La Prairie among the accessible yet sought-after South Shore areas. On the income-property side, the plex at $1,072,500 and the triplex at $815,000 confirm investor interest in this market.
4. For the Buyer
La Prairie offers a range of entry points. The condo at $457,000, with its high transaction volume, is a top option for a first-time buyer: a price below the house median and excellent liquidity that makes future resale easier. For a family, the house at $675,000 opens access to residential neighbourhoods near Vieux La Prairie. Compared with its neighbour Candiac (house $765,000, condo $489,000), La Prairie remains a notch more affordable. In every case, get pre-approved and base your offer on recent comparables of the same type.
5. For the Seller: CoteQC Estimate
Selling at the right price in La Prairie means comparing against the right segment: a condo is not positioned like a house, and a triplex even less so. The condo’s high volume (106 sales) offers a solid reference, while lower-volume types — duplex, plex — call for a finer comparable analysis. CourtiConnect’s CoteQC tool cross-references more than 33,000 real sales across Quebec to position your property at the right price from the start — the key to fewer days on market and a controlled negotiation.