Buying a property in Verdun and L’Île-des-Sœurs: 2026 guide

Updated on 14 November 2026

Verdun is a Montréal borough on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. It had 70,375 residents at the 2021 census, split between the “mainland” part and L’Île-des-Sœurs. The market is mainly a condominium market: in Q3 2026, Centris counted 123 condo sales there, compared with 22 single-family homes and 21 plexes. The borough is served by three green line metro stations and, on L’Île-des-Sœurs, by a REM station.

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At a glance

Population (2021 census)70,375 residents (69,229 in 2016)
Area and shoreline9.83 km², including 15 km of public shoreline (Ville de Montréal)
Owner households (2021)37.6% (13,175 owner households out of 35,075)

The real estate market

Property typeMedian priceSalesYear-over-year
Single-family home (last 4 quarters)$1,225,00098 sales+5%
Condominium (condo)$617,000123 salesstable
Plex (last 4 quarters)$947,762106 sales-3%

Source: Centris, Q3 2026 (July to September). Verdun and L’Île-des-Sœurs together: Centris does not publish separate statistics for L’Île-des-Sœurs. Condos: Q3 2026 (July to September), change compared with the same quarter of 2025. For single-family homes (22 sales) and plexes (21 sales), Centris does not publish a quarterly price due to too few transactions: the figures cover the last four quarters.

Areas to know

Wellington–De l’Église

The historic heart of Verdun, around rue Wellington, a commercial street nicknamed “la Well”. In 2026, it was pedestrian-only from June 15 to September 14, between rue Régina and 6e Avenue. De l’Église and Verdun metro stations.

Desmarchais–Crawford

One of the borough’s two electoral districts, on the mainland. At the 2021 census, it had 29,242 residents (42% of Verdun’s population), and about 72% of households there were renters.

The shoreline and the beach

Along the river, Verdun’s urban beach (4110, boulevard LaSalle) opens in summer; according to the City, it is the only safe place to swim in the river (in season, in the supervised area); it welcomes up to 3,500 people a day in summer.

L’Île-des-Sœurs

Residential sector served by the REM’s Île-des-Sœurs station. The island had 20,461 residents at the 2016 census. The City added 9.24 hectares there to its network of protected natural areas, notably near the woods of the domaine Saint-Paul.

Medians by sector: last 4 quarters (Centris).

Transit

The green metro line has three stations in the borough: De l’Église, Verdun and LaSalle (rue Caisse). Since July 31, 2023, the REM’s Île-des-Sœurs station (900, boulevard René-Lévesque) has connected the island to Gare Centrale, downtown, and to Brossard, on the South Shore. Highway 15 crosses L’Île-des-Sœurs and joins the Samuel De Champlain Bridge, in service since 2019, toward the South Shore. STM buses serve the borough.

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Education

Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys for French-language education (including the des Marguerite elementary school, on L’Île-des-Sœurs) and Lester B. Pearson School Board for English-language education. There is no cégep in the borough; Cégep André-Laurendeau is in the neighbouring borough of LaSalle.

Health

Hôpital de Verdun (4000, boulevard LaSalle), emergency department open 24 hours a day, Santé Québec – Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal.

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Welcome tax and grants

Verdun and L’Île-des-Sœurs are part of the City of Montréal: Montréal’s rate schedule applies. In 2026: 0.5% up to $62,900, 1% up to $315,000, 1.5% up to $552,300, 2% up to $1,104,700, 2.5% up to $2,136,500, 3.5% up to $3,113,000 and 4% above (rates as of November 2026, for information only). For a condo at the median price of $617,000, that comes to about $7,689; for a $947,762 plex, about $14,304.

Broker tips

  • In a condominium, ask for the syndicate’s certificate before committing: since August 14, 2025, the seller can obtain it within 15 days. It shows, among other things, the amount of the contingency fund, the result (surplus or deficit) for the last three fiscal years, the current year’s budget and the major work planned over the next ten years.
  • In large buildings, compare condo fees and ask whether the syndicate has its contingency fund study: it must be redone every five years, and existing syndicates have until August 2028 to obtain the first one. An insufficient fund can lead to higher contributions.
  • Sales of single-family homes are few (22 in Q3 2026, compared with 123 condos). If you are looking for a house, plan to follow the market over several months.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a condo in Verdun and L’Île-des-Sœurs?

In Q3 2026, the median price of a condominium in Verdun and L’Île-des-Sœurs was $617,000 (stable over one year), for 123 sales, according to Centris. Centris groups the two sectors together in its statistics.

Does the REM go to L’Île-des-Sœurs?

Yes. The REM’s Île-des-Sœurs station has been in service since July 31, 2023. It connects the island to Gare Centrale, in downtown Montréal, and to Brossard. On the mainland, Verdun is served by the De l’Église, Verdun and LaSalle stations of the green metro line.

How much is the welcome tax in Verdun?

About $7,689 for a $617,000 condo, according to the City of Montréal’s 2026 rate schedule (November 2026), which applies in Verdun: from 0.5% on the first bracket up to 4% above $3,113,000. For this condo, an eligible first-time buyer can recover about $5,672 through Québec’s refundable tax credit for home buyers (the credit decreases above $750,000 and drops to zero at $1,000,000).

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