Laval is not simply an extension of Montreal: it is a city in its own right, with its own sectors, its own market and its own municipal rules. It offers established family neighbourhoods, condo sectors served by the métro, streets of single-family homes lined with mature trees and, in the east and west alike, areas that are still developing.
Groupe Giuseppe Cartolano Inc., an agency affiliated with Groupe Sutton Synergie inc. and based in Saint-Léonard, works in Laval every day — our office is minutes from the bridges leading to Île Jésus. Whether you are buying your first home in Fabreville, selling a condo in Laval-des-Rapides or looking for a plex in Chomedey, you are guided by a team of 9 brokers who know both markets, Montreal’s and Laval’s, and can help you compare one with the other objectively.
Market statistics — Q3 2026
| Property type | Median price | Avg. days on market | Sales (Q3 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $630,000 | 36 | 547 |
| Condominium | $439,999 | 57 | 236 |
| Plex (2–5 units) | $890,000 | 58 | 65 |
Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July–September 2026).
Statistics cover the entire City of Laval.
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The Laval sectors we serve
Chomedey
Laval’s most populated sector, in the southwest of the island: single-family homes from every era, condos, and a dense commercial life around Carrefour Laval and Centropolis. A sector often chosen by buyers who want to stay close to highways 15 and 440.
Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau
Among Laval’s oldest neighbourhoods, facing Montreal across the Rivière des Prairies. Bungalows, smaller houses and condos, with direct access to the métro (Cartier and De la Concorde stations) and the commuter train.
Fabreville and Sainte-Rose
In the northwest, established residential neighbourhoods appreciated by families: single-family homes, cottages and newer houses in Sainte-Rose, with the charm of its old village along the Rivière des Mille Îles.
Vimont and Auteuil
In the centre-north of the island, quiet residential sectors made up mostly of single-family homes and semi-detached houses, well served by highway 440 and boulevard des Laurentides.
Duvernay and Saint-François
In east Laval, Duvernay combines established neighbourhoods with newer sectors; Saint-François, at the island’s eastern tip, keeps a more rural character, with recent homes and larger lots.
Sainte-Dorothée
In the west, a sector sought after for its single-family homes and its proximity to the bridges toward western Montreal and the commuter train.
Buying in Laval
Buying in Laval follows the same steps as in Montreal — pre-approval, search, visits, promise to purchase, inspection, notary — but with local particularities: transfer duties are calculated using Laval’s rates, which differ from Montreal’s, and comparables must be read sector by sector, because two parallel streets can show very different price realities.
Our team helps you target the right sector based on your real life: commute time to Montreal, métro or highway, schools, and property type. For the full detail of the buying steps, see our page on buying in Montreal, then sign up to receive new Laval properties as soon as they come on the market → newlist.properties. You can also browse the properties currently for sale in Laval.
Selling in Laval
Selling in Laval requires the same rigour as in Montreal: an evaluation based on recent sales in your sector, targeted preparation and careful marketing on Centris. A condo near the Montmorency métro does not position itself like a single-family home in Sainte-Rose or a semi in Vimont — the asking price must reflect your street, not a city-wide average.
Our selling process is explained in detail here: selling in Montreal. The first step remains the same, free and with no obligation: request your free home evaluation → estimation.properties · 514-360-6666.
Why a Montreal team for your Laval project?
- Real proximity: our Saint-Léonard office is minutes from Laval via highways 25 and 40 and the eastern bridges — our brokers make the trip every day.
- A team of 9 brokers: if your broker is at a showing, a colleague who knows your file can step in.
- Comparing Montreal and Laval with full knowledge: many of our clients hesitate between the two shores. We sell on both sides, so we can compare prices, taxes and commutes without bias.
- Complete residential expertise: houses, condos and plexes, in French and in English.
- A licence valid across Québec: real estate brokerage is regulated by the OACIQ province-wide — what matters is knowledge of the sector, and that is what we bring forward.
Frequently asked questions — real estate in Laval
Are transfer duties (the welcome tax) the same in Laval as in Montreal?
No. Each municipality sets its rates by value bracket. Montreal applies its own rates, higher in the upper brackets; Laval applies its own. The exact amount depends on the property’s value (the higher of the purchase price and the municipal assessment). We help you estimate it before you submit a promise to purchase.
Can a Montreal broker sell my house in Laval?
Yes. A real estate broker’s licence issued under the OACIQ is valid throughout Québec. What matters is that your broker truly knows the sector where your property is located — its comparables, its buyers and its particularities. That is the case for our team, present in Laval every week.
Is Laval a good place to buy a first plex?
Laval has fewer plexes than Montreal’s central boroughs, but duplexes and triplexes can be found in sectors such as Chomedey, Laval-des-Rapides and Pont-Viau. As in Montreal,
everything comes down to the numbers: rents, expenses, existing leases and the building’s condition. If this project interests you, see our investing in Montreal page and talk to us about it from the start.
I work in Montreal: which Laval sector should I choose?
It depends on how you travel. Sectors near the Cartier, De la Concorde and Montmorency stations suit the métro; Chomedey and Sainte-Dorothée make the highway easier; Duvernay and Vimont give quick access to highway 25 toward eastern Montreal. Define your real commute, and we will target the sectors that answer it.
Does selling in Laval follow the same steps as in Montreal?
Yes: evaluation, preparation, marketing, promises to purchase, lifting of conditions and signing at the notary. The documents are the same — certificate of location, seller’s declaration, co-ownership documents for a condo. We guide you at every step, as described in our selling process.
Let’s talk about your Laval project
Selling? Request your free home evaluation → estimation.properties
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Or speak directly with our team: 514-360-6666
Groupe Giuseppe Cartolano Inc. · 6401 Jean-Talon Blvd. E, Montreal, QC H1S 3E7
Comparing Laval with Montreal’s east end
Many of our clients hesitate between Montreal and Laval, and the comparison is often with the Montreal boroughs just across the river. Also look at Saint-Léonard, where our office is based at 6401 Jean-Talon E, minutes from Laval via Highway 25, and Montréal-Nord, just south of the Rivière des Prairies. Selling in Laval? Start with a free home evaluation and read our guide to selling a home in Montreal.