If you’re buying or selling a home in Kingston and the surrounding area, you need to understand what’s happening in the local real estate market.
This page is your hub for current and past Kingston & area real estate market updates, including monthly trends, year-end summaries, and expert insight into what the numbers actually mean — not just what they say.
We analyze the market across:
Kingston
Greater Napanee
Loyalist Township
South Frontenac
Stone Mills
Gananoque
How to Read a Real Estate Market Update
Each market update focuses on four key indicators that shape real-world buying and selling decisions:
- Homes Sold - Shows buyer demand and market confidence.
- New Listings - Reveals seller activity and inventory pressure.
- Average Sale Price - Helps identify price trends — while accounting for anomalies in smaller or rural markets.
- Days on Market - Indicates how quickly homes are selling and how much negotiating room buyers may have.
We always look at monthly results alongside full-year trends, because a single month rarely tells the whole story — especially in seasonal or rural markets.
Latest Kingston & Area Market Update
August & September 2026 Market Update
Key takeaways:
- Sellers are back. New listings rose from August in all six communities. Across the KAREA board, August had 1,397 active listings, the most for any August in a decade.
- Buyers are selective. Sales were up year over year in Loyalist (+53%), Napanee (+13%) and Stone Mills, but down in Kingston (−7.4%), South Frontenac and Gananoque.
- Prices are steady, not falling. Big swings in averages, like Loyalist’s −13% and Napanee’s −21% median, reflect which homes sold, not a drop in values. Kingston’s year-to-date average is up 0.3%.
- Negotiating room is real. Nearly 88% of Kingston homes sold below asking, and homes are taking longer to sell in five of six communities. Well-priced homes still sell fast, like South Frontenac’s 28-day median.
- Rates could rise. The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% in September, but an October 28 hike is a real possibility. Buyers should get pre-approved and ask about a 90 to 120-day rate hold.
Past Market Updates (Archive)
Looking for trends over time? Browse our previous Kingston & area market updates:
What This Means for Buyers
In a buyers market:
Buyers have more choice
Conditions and inspections are more common
Pricing accuracy matters more than speed
Understanding neighbourhood-level trends can make the difference between overpaying and buying well.
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What This Means for Sellers
Buyer's markets reward:
Accurate pricing
Strong presentation
Strategic marketing
Homes that are priced and prepared properly still sell — but buyers are selective and informed.
- Request a home value for Kingston & area
- Learn how we market homes in today’s market
Get Local Advice Grounded in Real Data
If you’re planning to buy or sell, market stats are just the starting point. What matters is how they apply to your home, your neighbourhood, and your timing.
- Reach out to us for advice grounded in Kingston & area market data — not guesswork.
- If you’d like a personalized market update for your neighbourhood, contact us.
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