While the media is full of stories about falling prices, the Kingston and Area real estate market continues to grow by double digits. In September, active listings declined by 32.7% (compared to September 2020) resulting in a drop of 25.4% in the number of homes sold. Low supply and high demand led to a 21.1% increase in average prices.
Year to date, average residential prices in the Kingston and Area Real Estate Board have increased by 28.2% over 2020 and 49.0% over 2019. If you bought your home 7 years ago, chances are that it has doubled in value.
Because most properties are coveted waterfront, the Frontenac Islands enjoy the highest average prices at $737,138. Gananoque continues to provide the best value with average prices of $497,378. However, buyers are realizing that Gananoque is a great community and prices have grown by 43.3% year to date. Not surprisingly, rural properties are increasing in value as buyers migrate from the city. For example, since 2021, property values in Stone Mills have increased by 58% while values in the city have grown by 25.3%.
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