Distance to the metro
Walk from the property to the station at the times you will actually make the trip: a few streets can change the experience.
Buying in Laval-des-Rapides
Buying a property in Laval-des-Rapides.
With two metro stations, a train station and the Rivière des Prairies, Laval-des-Rapides is Laval’s most urban district.
The local market
The Laval-des-Rapides real estate market.
Laval-des-Rapides, in the south of the island, is served by Cartier and De la Concorde metro stations. Parc des Prairies, the banks of the Rivière des Prairies and nearby downtown Laval, with Collège Montmorency and Place Bell, make it popular with people who want to live without depending on a car.
The district offers many condos, especially near the metro, as well as plexes, duplexes and older homes on residential streets. It is often a top choice for a first purchase or for investors.
Talk about buyingCommuting and transit
Getting around from Laval-des-Rapides.
MetroCartier and De la Concorde stations, on the orange line, lead straight to Montreal. Walking distance to the metro strongly affects a condo’s value.
Commuter trainDe la Concorde station, on the exo Saint-Jérôme line, also reaches downtown Montreal.
On footShops, Parc des Prairies and bike paths along the river make many areas pleasant on foot.
Before you make an offer
What to check in Laval-des-Rapides.
Older buildings
For a plex or an older house, ask for the renovation history and plan an inspection suited to the building’s age.
Condo documents
For a condo, ask for the declaration of co-ownership, meeting minutes, contingency fund and contingency fund study before you commit.
Taxes and fees
Add the address’s municipal and school taxes, the property transfer tax (welcome tax) and notary fees to your budget.
Neighbourhoods
Other Laval areas.
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Read the articleFrequently asked questions
Your questions about real estate in Laval-des-Rapides.
How much does a property cost in Laval-des-Rapides?
Prices depend on the property type, street, age and condition. To find the price that fits your budget, start with the affordability calculator, then let’s compare recent sales in the area.
Calculate how much I can borrowHow do I get around from Laval-des-Rapides?
Cartier and De la Concorde stations on the orange line, De la Concorde station on the exo Saint-Jérôme line and Highway 15 connect Laval-des-Rapides to Montreal in minutes.
What types of properties are there in Laval-des-Rapides?
The district offers many condos, especially near the metro, as well as plexes, duplexes and older homes on residential streets. It is often a top choice for a first purchase or for investors.
Do I need a broker to buy in Laval-des-Rapides?
It is not mandatory, but a broker who represents you helps you compare properties, prepare an offer and follow the conditions through to the notary signing. In Quebec, this representation is set out in a buyer brokerage contract, which also states the compensation before you start.
The next step
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