Kingston & Area Real Estate Market Update — October 2025
What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know Right Now
October brought meaningful shifts across Kingston, Frontenac, Loyalist Township, Napanee, Stone Mills, and Gananoque. Inventory remains elevated in most areas, prices are holding steady or rising, and buyer activity is steady but cautious as we move deeper into fall.
Here’s a clear breakdown of what happened and what it means for your real estate plans.
KAREA Region (All Areas Combined)
The Kingston & Area Real Estate Association (KAREA) region saw a balanced month overall.
Unit Sales: 248
Up 1.2% year-over-year
Up 6.0% month-over-month
Average Price: $622,665
Up 3.4% year-over-year
Essentially flat since last month (-0.1%)
New Listings: 609
Up 21.6% year-over-year
Active Listings: 1,230
Up 8.8% year-over-year
Average Days on Market: 31 days
Takeaway: Inventory continues to build, but prices remain stable. Buyers have more choice, while sellers with well-prepared homes are still getting strong results.
Kingston
Kingston saw a mixed month, with rising sales but slight year-over-year price softening.
Unit Sales: 127
Down 5.9% YoY, but up 2.4% MoM
Average Price: $634,098
Down 1.4% YoY, but up 2.4% MoM
New Listings: 328
Up 32.8% YoY
Active Listings: 554
Up 16.6% YoY
Average Days on Market: 27 days
What this means: Kingston continues to behave like a balanced market. More listings are coming out, giving buyers breathing room. Prices remain steady month-over-month.
Frontenac
Frontenac stood out as one of the stronger markets in October.
Unit Sales: 42
Up 31.3% YoY
Average Price: $659,453
Up 7.2% YoY; up 7.7% MoM
New Listings: 75
Active Listings: 203
Down 10.6% YoY
Average Days on Market: 43 days
Takeaway: With rising sales and rising prices—and fewer active listings—Frontenac is tightening. Well-priced homes are moving.
Gananoque
Gananoque was another strong performer this month.
Unit Sales: 11
Up 83.3% YoY
Average Price: $496,136
Up 22.4% YoY
New Listings: 29
Up 26.1% YoY
Active Listings: 64
Up 36.2% YoY
Average Days on Market: 36 days
What this means: Even with more inventory, buyers are active, and prices are climbing. Demand is clearly present.
Loyalist Township
Loyalist showed some of the largest month-to-month swings.
Unit Sales: 22
Down 31.3% YoY, but up 46.7% MoM
Average Price: $570,836
Up 0.8% YoY, but down 20.2% MoM
New Listings: 72
Up 44% YoY
Active Listings: 130
Up 14% YoY
Average Days on Market: 18 days
Interpretation: After a quiet September, sales rebounded strongly in October. Prices dipped month-over-month, but year-over-year trends remain stable. Inventory is building, creating opportunities for buyers.
Napanee
Napanee saw softening sales but stable pricing.
Unit Sales: 24
Down 7.7% YoY
Average Price: $546,913
Up 7.6% YoY
New Listings: 55
Active Listings: 135
Average Days on Market: 43 days
Takeaway: Prices continue to climb year-over-year, even with more inventory and fewer sales. Buyers have options, but sellers are still achieving solid results.
Stone Mills
Stone Mills continues to be one of the most inventory-heavy rural markets.
Unit Sales: 7
Down 22.2% YoY
Average Price: $683,300
Up 35% YoY
New Listings: 22
Up 10% YoY
Active Listings: 54
Up 63.6% YoY
Average Days on Market: 43 days
Market view: Inventory is high and sales are low, but prices surged year-over-year—likely influenced by a handful of higher-end sales.
What Buyers Should Know Right Now
You have more choice and more negotiating room in most areas.
Prices are rising in several communities despite higher inventory—meaning waiting may not pay off.
Homes that are well-priced are selling quickly (especially in Frontenac, Gananoque, and Kingston).
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this fall market offers favourable conditions.
What Sellers Should Know
Buyers are active, but selective. Presentation, pricing, and marketing matter more than ever.
Inventory is trending up, so your home needs to stand out to attract the right audience.
Several communities (Frontenac, Gananoque, parts of Kingston) are showing price strength heading into winter.
If you’re considering listing in November or early 2026, preparing now is a smart move.
Curious what these trends mean for your home or neighbourhood?
If you’d like a personalized market update for your neighbourhood, contact us.
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