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What is Happening in the Real Estate Market

What is Happening in the Real Estate Market

Niagara Real Estate Market Update – April 2025

Average Home Price:
In April 2025, the average home in the Niagara Region sold for $707,729, reflecting a modest 0.83% increase compared to the same time last year. Despite changes in the broader market, prices in Niagara are holding steady, giving sellers and homeowners a sense of stability heading into the summer.

Price Breakdown by Property Type:

  • Detached Homes: $742,485 (up 0.38% year-over-year)

  • Semi-Detached Homes: $589,849 (up 6.47% YOY)

  • Townhouses: $666,761 (down 1.07% YOY)

  • Condos: $520,296 (up a notable 23.61% YOY)

Sales and Inventory:
Sales activity slowed significantly, with just 512 homes sold in April — a 36% drop from last year. On the flip side, there’s more inventory available now, with 3,001 active listings — a 15.7% increase, giving buyers more choice.

Time on Market:
Homes are taking a bit longer to sell, now averaging 41 days on the market, which is up 20.6% from last April. This gives buyers more breathing room, but sellers need to be more strategic with pricing and presentation.

What This Means for You:

  • Buyers: With more listings and slower sales, there’s less pressure and more opportunity, especially in the condo market, which saw the strongest price growth.

  • Sellers: Homes aren’t moving as quickly, so making your property stand out with the right pricing and professional presentation is more important than ever.

FAQs:

  • Average price in Niagara (April 2025): $707,729

  • Are prices rising? Slightly — overall prices are up year-over-year, with condos seeing the biggest gains.

  • How long are homes taking to sell? About 41 days on average — longer than last year.

  • Is it a good time to buy? Yes, especially for condo buyers. There’s more inventory and prices have stabilized.

This website may only be used by consumers that have a bona fide interest in the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate of the type being offered via the website. The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of the PropTx MLS®. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate.