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Oakville Real Estate Market Summary
OCTOBER 2025
| Segment | Avg. Price (Oct 2025) | Avg. Price (Oct 2024) | YoY % | Sales (2025) | New Listings (2025) | SNLR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family | $1,700,996 | $1,905,653 | ▼ -10.70% | 151 | 359 | 42.1% |
| Townhouse / Condo / Linked | $838,185 | $1,002,755 | ▼ -16.40% | 103 | 322 | 32.0% |
| Overall Market | $1,351,116 | $1,507,643 | ▼ -10.4% | 254 | 681 | 37.3% |
Market Condition Analysis
Single-Family
Buyer's
Balanced
Seller's
SNLR: 42.1%
Balanced Market
Townhouse / Condo / Linked
Buyer's
Balanced
Seller's
SNLR: 32.0%
Buyer's Market
Overall Market
Buyer's
Balanced
Seller's
SNLR: 37.3%
Buyer's Market
Source: OMDREB Local Market Stats, October 2025; for guidance only.
Learn more about the difference between a seller's market vs. a buyer's market.
Learn more about the difference between a seller's market vs. a buyer's market.
What the data means (interpretation, not advice):
Detached / Single-Family
- Reality check (data):
Average price $1,700,996 (−10.7% YoY vs $1,905,653).
Sales 151 (+10.2% YoY vs 137).
New listings 359 (+20.5% YoY vs 298).
Average list price $2,112,503 (−9.7% YoY vs $2,340,548).
Derived SNLR ≈ 42.1% (151 ÷ 359). - Market read (interpretation):
Detached has firmed toward balanced conditions. Absorption improved materially versus September, with sales up year-over-year even as new supply rose. Prices and list levels remain lower YoY, but leverage is no longer as one-sided—negotiations are still present, just with less extreme buyer pull than last month.
Townhouse / Condo / Linked
- Reality check (data):
Average price $838,185 (−16.4% YoY vs $1,002,755).
Sales 103 (−4.6% YoY vs 108).
New listings 322 (+11.0% YoY vs 290).
Average list price $979,676 (~0.0% YoY vs $979,250).
Derived SNLR ≈ 32.0% (103 ÷ 322). - Market read (interpretation):
Attached product remains buyer-leaning. Trade counts softened YoY, new supply increased, and the sold-price decline outpaced any movement in list levels—keeping absorption near ~32% and preserving wide room for conditional offers and timing flexibility.
Overall Market
Sales 254, new listings 681, SNLR ≈ 37.3% (computed as (151+103) ÷ (359+322)). Tone is still buyer-tilted, but firmer than September’s low-20s absorption—marketing time and disciplined pricing remain the dominant drivers over bid-up dynamics.
Oakville Micro-Areas (evidence-based positioning)
We focus on planning overlays, transit policy, and heritage rules—because they move value.
Midtown Oakville (around Oakville GO) — Official Plan Amendment adopted
- Council adopted a Midtown OPA in Feb 2025 enabling a community planning permit system and intensification targets around Oakville GO. Expect mixed-use density and a multi-decade phasing horizon. (Source 1) (Source 2)
Why it matters: Assignment risk and build timing for pre-con need sober underwriting; resale nearby trades on noise, circulation, and construction staging.
Bronte & Bronte GO MTSA
- The Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) study sets the boundary, land-use mix, and intensity expectations to support a complete, transit-oriented community. (Source 1) (Source 2)
Why it matters: Height/uses near the station will evolve; townhomes/low-rise may reprice as policies translate into shovels.
Old Oakville & First/Second Street HCDs (heritage overlays)
- Updated heritage guidelines strengthen conservation expectations in Old Oakville; district plans govern alterations and additions.
(Source 1) (Source 2) (Source 3)
Why it matters: Permit timelines, materials, and massing rules affect reno ROI and buyer timelines—price strategy must reflect approval risk.
West Oak Trails / River Oaks (family corridors)
- Demand cycles link to school calendars and sports program registrations. Yards, trail adjacency, and bedroom count compete above averages in peak months (spring/early fall).
Why it matters: Offer timing and conditions sequencing matter more than headline averages.
Buyer Playbooks
Each plan ends with a safeguard checklist and a written cost outline.
First-Home (West Oak Trails / River Oaks)
- Compete smart: Anchor to the most recent, like-for-like comps; adjust deposit posture to appraisal risk.
- Conditions: Inspection + financing sequencing; peak-hour noise and traffic checks near arterials.
- Safeguards: Home insurance flags (roof age, plumbing), school boundary verification in writing.
Move-Up (Joshua Creek / Upper Glen Abbey)
- Sequence: Sell-first vs. bridge analysis with carry-cost math; lender timing modeled.
- Property diligence: Scan permits for additions; survey setbacks for future expansion.
- Safeguards: Title scan; grading/drainage review; documentation of reno receipts and warranties.
Downsize (Bronte / Old Oakville condos)
- Building health: Reserve fund, elevator/MEP modernization timelines, maintenance escalation history.
- Unit risks: Stack-specific water issues; proximity to mechanicals/rail.
- Safeguards: Status certificate red-flags; special-assessment risk briefing; mobility access review.
Seller Playbooks
Price-setting frameworks
- Market-Match: Transparent comps, fewer theatrics.
- Momentum Launch: Staged calendar (12 days) to concentrate early eyeballs.
- Quiet Preview: Agent-to-agent circulation before public release; useful for heritage or privacy-sensitive listings.
Launch calendar (example)
A comprehensive overview of the condo listing process from preparation to offer review
| Days | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1–2 | Pre-list inspection / status (condo) |
| Day 3–4 | Photo + dusk set |
| Day 5 | Docs cleared |
| Day 6–7 | Agent preview |
| Day 8 | Public listing |
| Day 9–11 | Showings |
| Day 12 | Offer review checkpoint |
Visual Timeline
1-2
Pre-list Inspection
3-4
Photography
5
Docs Cleared
6-7
Agent Preview
8
Public Listing
9-11
Showings
12
Offer Review
Documentation & disclosure
Seller Property Information Statement (SPIS), utility history, permits; when to order pre-list inspection/status.
Heritage/Lakeshore: include guideline excerpts and any prior approvals to de-risk buyer concerns.
Plain-Language FAQ
Do heritage overlays change what I can build?
Yes. District plans govern alterations and massing; we confirm applicable guidelines for your address before listing or offering.
How do Midtown/MTSA policies affect values?
Near GO stations, Official Plan changes support higher intensity over time. Expect block-by-block variation as policies phase in; we model construction staging and circulation in pricing.
Is a bully offer ever the right move here?
Sometimes—when depth (bidders) and asset type justify it. We document appraisal and financing risks and show alternatives before proceeding.
What if I change my mind?
We explain cancellation rights and cooling-off scenarios (where applicable) before you sign and confirm in writing.
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