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I'm Kris Ramotar. I live in Lakeshore, and I have lived in Windsor-Essex for 23 years. I've helped more than 160 families buy and sell across Windsor-Essex in my 9 years as a REALTOR with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty. This page is my honest, no-hype guide to LaSalle: which parts of town fit which families, the waterfront, parks and schools, what homes cost right now, and what to know before you move here.
What it is like to live in LaSalle
LaSalle sits on the Detroit River on the west edge of Windsor, and Statistics Canada counted 32,721 people here in the 2021 census, up 8.4 percent from 2016. That growth tells you something. Families keep choosing LaSalle because it feels like its own town, with its own town hall, library, arena and waterfront, while Windsor, the University of Windsor and St. Clair College are a short drive away.
LaSalle was a township until 1991, when it became a town, and it still has two very different main streets. Malden Road is the everyday one, with the shopping, the restaurants and the services. Front Road runs along the river and is where people go to walk, ride a bike and watch the boats. When someone tells me they want to live in LaSalle, my first question is which side of Malden Road they picture, because the homes, the lots and the prices change a lot from the river to the newer streets.
Finding the right part of LaSalle
LaSalle does not feel the same from one end to the other, and that is a good thing. Down by Front Road you get older homes, mature trees and the river close by. Around the Malden Road core you are near the shops, the town hall, the library and the parks, and it is easy to walk or bike to what you need. Further out there are newer streets with newer homes, and south of the main core the lots get bigger and it feels more country.
Each of these is a very different house at a very different price, so I would walk them with you before you decide.
Parks, the waterfront and the trails
LaSalle is one of the easiest towns in Windsor Essex to get outside in. The Town has about 40 kilometres of paved trails linking neighbourhoods, parks and the waterfront, and they connect to the Herb Gray Parkway trails. Brunet Park has a 2.6 kilometre loop that most people finish in about half an hour.
The big story right now is LaSalle Landing, a roughly $50 million project that is bringing Gil Maure Park, Front Road Park and Riverdance Park together into one 60 acre waterfront site on the Detroit River, with a festival lawn, a water feature, a skate trail and a sports zone. The Rotary Circle opened in June 2025 and The Loop skate trail held its grand opening in November 2025, and the Town is still building out the rest in phases, so check the Town of LaSalle site for what is open.
The Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex has two ice pads and is home to the LaSalle Vipers, and golfers have Seven Lakes and Ambassador as public courses plus the private Essex Golf and Country Club.
Windsor and Essex County market snapshot
Last updated: November 2026. I refresh these numbers every month when the Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS releases its report.
The Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS reported 449 sales in October 2026, down 17.2 percent from October 2025. The average price of homes sold was $541,432, and the benchmark price for a single family home was $604,900. Months of inventory sat at 4.7, above the long run average of 2.7 for this time of year.
In plain language, buyers have more choice and more time than they did a few years ago, and sellers do best when the price and the marketing are right from day one. These figures cover Windsor and all of Essex County, and LaSalle on its own varies a lot by street and by how close you are to the river, so ask me for the numbers on your street.
Source: WECAR and CREA data, October 2026.
Schools and who LaSalle works well for
LaSalle has schools from three boards. For the Greater Essex County District School Board, Sandwich Secondary School on Malden Road runs grades 9 to 12 with a French immersion program, and its feeder elementary schools include LaSalle Public School, Sandwich West, Legacy Oak Trail, Bellewood and James L. Dunn. The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board has Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Secondary School. French Catholic families are served by the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence. School boundaries change, so always confirm a specific address with the board before you make an offer.
Move up families often choose LaSalle for the schools, the trails and the bigger lots, with a short drive to Windsor and the border. Downsizers like LaSalle because they can stay in a town they know, close to the library, the waterfront and the shops on Malden Road. First time buyers can find townhomes, semis and smaller bungalows, though the range of price is wide, so I would look at your budget first. Relocators from the GTA often like that LaSalle feels like a small town but is minutes from Windsor, the University of Windsor and St. Clair College.
My local favourites
When friends or clients ask where I go in LaSalle, these are my own picks, and none of them are paid. Boss Bagel for breakfast on Malden Road, Amici Deli and Bakery for a deli lunch or something from the bakery, Kona Sushi when it is a sushi night, L.A. Town Grill when I want a sit down meal, and Kabobgy when I want Middle Eastern food. Check their hours before you go.
LaSalle FAQ
Is LaSalle, Ontario a good place to live?
Yes for many families, especially if you want a waterfront, trails, parks, schools from several boards and a short drive to Windsor. The right part of LaSalle depends on your budget, your lot size and how walkable you want your day to be.
What is the best part of LaSalle for families?
There is no single best one. The older streets near Front Road, the area around the Malden Road core and the newer streets further out each suit different families, and I would walk each with you before you decide.
What is the average home price in LaSalle?
The Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS reported an average sale price of $541,432 across Windsor and Essex County for October 2026. LaSalle varies a lot by street and by whether you are near the river or in a newer build, so ask me for numbers on your street.
What schools are in LaSalle?
LaSalle has schools from the Greater Essex County District School Board, the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board and the French Catholic board, including Sandwich Secondary School and St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Secondary School. Always confirm boundaries for your address with the board.
Is LaSalle better than Lakeshore?
They are neighbours in the same county and they feel different. LaSalle is closer to Windsor and the border and has more of a town core and a river waterfront. Lakeshore has more space and a quieter feel on Lake St. Clair. I live in Lakeshore and sell in both, so I can compare them honestly for you.
Selling your home in LaSalle
If you are thinking about selling in LaSalle, I would be honored to help. I live next door in Lakeshore, I have been a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty since 2017, and I have lived in Windsor-Essex for 23 years. Selling the home your family has built a life in is personal, and I will be the calm voice that explains each step in plain words.
LaSalle is not one market, so the town average only tells part of the story. The Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS reported an average sale price of $541,432 across Windsor and Essex County in October 2026, with 4.7 months of inventory. A home close to the river can sell very differently from one farther inland or from a newer build, and both can differ from that average, so I price from the homes closest to yours, looking at your street, your lot, your updates and what buyers are choosing right now.
Buyers who look in LaSalle are often first time buyers, move up families and people relocating from the GTA who want more home for their money. I make sure your home is shown to them with a professional photographer and videographer, drone footage and paid ads on social media, and I am available evenings and weekends.
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You can also get my free home evaluation, take my Sell Quiz or read my main page on selling a home in Lakeshore and Windsor-Essex County.
How much is my home worth in LaSalle?
Your home is worth what a buyer in today's local market will pay for it. Across Windsor and Essex County the average sale price was $541,432 in October 2026 (source: WECAR and CREA data), but prices vary a lot by neighbourhood and by street. I compare recent sales near you, current listings and homes that did not sell, then give you a written price range with the reasons. There is no cost and no pressure.
How do I sell my home in LaSalle, Ontario?
Selling in LaSalle comes down to six steps: we talk about your plans, set a price from local sales, get the home ready, market it with professional photos, video, drone footage and ads, review the offers, and finish the paperwork through closing. I will explain each step in plain words.
Why families work with me
I'm Kris Ramotar with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty. I've been a licensed Realtor since 2017, my home office is at 893 Southwood Drive right here in Lakeshore, and our main office is in Windsor. I've helped more than 160 families buy, sell, and relocate across Windsor-Essex. My approach is simple: honest advice, real numbers, no pressure. The families are the heroes of every story I tell. I sit on the Salvation Army advisory committee in Windsor-Essex County and I sponsor local cricket and baseball teams, so this community is personal to me.
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