South Shore and Montréal Real Estate Market: 2026 Review

The Greater Montréal real estate market is changing pace in 2026. Sales are slowing and supply is growing, but prices are holding firm. Here is a review based solely on the statistics published by the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), from the Centris system, for the Montréal census metropolitan area (CMA) and the South Shore.

Montréal CMA: the Q2 2026 review

According to the QPAREB quarterly review, 13,365 residential transactions were completed in the Montréal CMA between April and June 2026, a 7% decrease compared with Q2 2025. The decline affects every category: condos (-10%), single-family homes (-6%) and plexes (-5%), and is seen in all six major sectors of the region.

At the same time, supply has climbed: on average, 20,735 properties were listed on Centris, 14% more than in spring 2025, with a marked increase in condos (+20%).

Montréal CMA, Q2 2026	Median price	Year-over-year change	Average selling time
Single-family home	$645,000	+3%	32 days (-3 days)
Condo	$430,000	+1%	48 days (+6 days)
Plex	$874,000	+5%	43 days (-6 days)

QPAREB notes that conditions have rebalanced, especially for condos, while single-family homes and plexes continued to clearly favour sellers.

The most recent data: August 2026

The QPAREB's August 2026 statistics confirm the trend. In the Montréal CMA, 2,853 sales were made in August, a 13% decrease year over year. Active listings reached 20,128, up 18%. Median prices still rose year over year: $650,000 for single-family homes (+3%) and $437,250 for condos (+4%) (QPAREB data relayed by Journal Métro). Average selling times were 42 days for single-family homes (+1 day), 62 days for condos (+12 days) and 52 days for plexes (-4 days).

According to QPAREB, most markets in the region still favour sellers, except for condos on the island of Montréal.

Zoom on the South Shore (August 2026)

On the South Shore, supply has grown even faster than elsewhere: active listings jumped 28% year over year, according to QPAREB. According to the QPAREB statistics for the South Shore in August 2026:

• 664 sales, down 15% year over year (406 single-family homes, -8%; 210 condos, -26%; 48 plexes, -11%);
• Median single-family home price: $655,000 (+4%);
• Median condo price: $400,000 (unchanged year over year);
• Average selling time: 37 days for single-family homes (-4 days) and 51 days for condos (+7 days);
• 3,703 active listings.

The published statistics do not break out the Longueuil agglomeration separately; these figures cover the entire QPAREB South Shore sector. Also keep in mind that a monthly median price can vary depending on the types of properties sold that month.

Tips for sellers

• Set the right price from the start. With more listings, buyers compare more. An overpriced property risks staying on the market longer. A property valuation based on recent comparable sales is your best starting point.
• Condo owners, be patient. This is the segment where selling times are lengthening the most. A polished presentation and complete condo documents make the difference.
• Single-family homes: still a favourable market, but less rushed than before. Build a realistic timeframe into your planning.

Tips for buyers

• Take advantage of the choice. Increased supply gives you more time to visit, compare and have inspections done.
• Don't count on a widespread price drop. Despite slower sales, median prices have continued to rise year over year.
• Negotiate with data. In condos, where the market has rebalanced, analyzing comparable sales is particularly useful.
• Get pre-approved before you start shopping so you know your real budget.

Regional statistics give the trend, but every street has its own reality. If you are thinking of selling or buying on the South Shore or in Montréal, I suggest we analyze the recent sales in your area together: request a valuation or write to me.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median price of a single-family home on the South Shore in 2026?

According to QPAREB statistics, the median price of a single-family home on the South Shore was $655,000 in August 2026, up 4% year over year.

Does the Montréal real estate market favour buyers or sellers in 2026?

According to QPAREB, most markets in the Montréal CMA still favoured sellers in August 2026, except for condos on the island of Montréal. Supply is increasing, however, which gives buyers more choice.

Are prices falling in Greater Montréal?

No, not according to the published data: in Q2 2026, median prices in the Montréal CMA rose 3% for single-family homes and 1% for condos year over year, despite a 7% drop in sales.