The detached single-family home remains the most coveted property on the North Shore. Over the past 12 months, it accounts for 68% of residential transactions across Blainville, Sainte-Thérèse, Rosemère and Lorraine combined.
Profile of the single-family buyer in 2026
- Families with young children (35-45) — 52%
- Couples without children or empty-nesters — 22%
- Blended or multigenerational families — 14%
- Investors (short- or long-term rental) — 12%
Median prices by city (past 12 months)
- Blainville : 685 000 $
- Sainte-Thérèse : 582 000 $
- Rosemère : 720 000 $
- Lorraine : 765 000 $
What pushes the price up or down
Positive factors
Lot >700 m², attached garage, finished basement with ≥7 ft clearance, kitchen/bathroom renovations <10 ans, orientation sud-ouest, proximité d'une école primaire bien cotée.
Negative factors
End-of-life roof, original windows (>25 years), asbestos exterior cladding, low basement (<6'8"), proximité d'une artère bruyante, voisinage commercial direct.
Buying or selling strategy
For buy : target changing districts (new schools, future public transit), where the halo effect will lift prices over 3-5 years. For sell : precise price positioning by sub-district, drone photos mandatory to showcase the lot. Get your free evaluation.
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