Municipal assessment · La Prairie · 2026
Is the municipal assessment in La Prairie close to the sale price? The average roll value published by the city against the median price of houses sold on Centris, the gap, and why it exists.
In La Prairie, the city assesses the average home at $674,968 on the roll, and houses sell for $740,000 at the 2026 median on Centris: 10% above the assessment. The current roll is based on market values as of July 1, 2024; since then, the Centris median price has risen 17% ($634,250 in 2024, $740,000 in 2026). 2026 is the first year of the new roll: the gap is therefore smaller than before. Sources: city (2026 budget), Centris (Matrix), compiled on October 20, 2026.
The short answer
In La Prairie, the city assesses the average home at $674,968 on the roll, and houses sell for $740,000 at the 2026 median on Centris: 10% above the assessment. The current roll is based on market values as of July 1, 2024; since then, the Centris median price has risen 17% ($634,250 in 2024, $740,000 in 2026). 2026 is the first year of the new roll: the gap is therefore smaller than before.
The figures in La Prairie
| La Prairie | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average home value on the assessment roll | $674,968 | City, 2026 budget |
| Median sale price of a house, 2026 | $740,000 | Centris, 165 sales |
| Gap | +10% ($65,032) | Calculation |
| Median price in 2024 (roll reference year) | $634,250 | Centris |
Partial data: the roll value is an average published by the city for its reference home (definition below), the Centris price is a median of houses sold from January to September 2026. The gap gives an order of magnitude, not the gap for a given house.
- What the city means by "average value": Tax bill for an average-value home, $674,968 on the 2026-2028 roll ($591,964 on the previous roll): $3,962 in 2026 compared with $3,813 in 2025 (+$149, +3.9%), special taxes and fees included.
- The assessment roll: New 2026-2027-2028 roll (previous roll 2023-2025).
- Across the 50 cities tracked, houses sell 10% above the average roll value at the median: 8% where a new roll takes effect in 2026, 13% where the roll rests on older values.
Municipal assessment or market value?
The municipal assessment is used to calculate your property taxes; it is not a sale price. It is frozen at a reference date and does not see recent renovations or the actual condition of the house. On Centris listings, the percentage shown next to the total assessment compares the price with that assessment: a useful figure to spot a property listed far from the market, as long as you know which year the roll dates from.
For a seller, the assessment is a floor for discussion, not a price: market value is measured against recent comparable sales in your area. For a buyer, a price below the assessment is not necessarily a bargain, especially with a recent roll.
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Each page starts from actual Centris sales or official documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average municipal assessment in La Prairie?
The city publishes an average value of $674,968 for the reference home on its roll in force in 2026.
Do houses sell above the assessment in La Prairie?
At the median, houses sell for $740,000 in 2026, or +10% relative to that average value. The comparison mixes an average and a median: it gives an order of magnitude, not an appraisal of your house.
Why is the assessment lower than the sale price?
Because the roll is based on market values as of July 1, 2024, and the median price has moved +17% since.
Can you contest your municipal assessment?
Yes, within the deadline set by law after the roll is filed or the assessment notice is received, through a request for review with the municipal body responsible for assessment.
All cities: municipal assessment versus sale price, 50 cities.
Sources
- Budget 2026, Ville de La Prairie (compte de taxes) (in French, 2025-12)
- Dépliant budget 2026, taux de taxes foncières résidentiel (in French, 2025-12)
Prices: Centris (Matrix), median sale price of single-family homes 2016-2026; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team on October 20, 2026, aggregates only. This page informs: it is neither an appraisal nor legal advice.
Also available in French: version française de ce guide.
Published September 7, 2026 by the Loaa & Manseur team, the number 1 team at RE/MAX Platine in 2024 and 2025, 6th RE/MAX team in Quebec, 15th in Canada and in the global top 50 according to the official RE/MAX ranking. Tell us about your project.