Market Overview (August 2025)
Sales Volume & Price Trends
Durham Region overall: 676 homes sold in August—down approximately 5% year-over-year compared to 709 in August 2024
Average sale price: around $861,637, about 5% lower than August 2024, and homes sold at 98.2% of listing price—indicating a modest but noticeable price adjustment
By Municipality (Average Sale Price)
Municipality | Average Sale Price (Aug 2025) |
---|---|
Ajax | $893,972 |
Clarington | $793,715 |
Oshawa | $747,282 |
Pickering | $913,648 |
Whitby | $972,305 |
Oshawa Specifics
As of early September (Aug 09–Sep 06), the average sold price hovered around $738K, reflecting a 6.2% quarterly increase but still 6% lower year-over-year—suggesting some market softness despite recent growth
Interpretation: Is the Market Trending Up?
Year-over-year comparison for August: Sales are down (~5%), and average prices are also down (~5%), which signals a short-term softening.
Municipal insight: Oshawa’s lower average price compared to Whitby and Pickering suggests it's still one of the more affordable markets in the region—offering opportunities for buyers.
Short-term stabilization: Oshawa’s quarter-over-quarter uptick shows some resilience. The drop in sales and prices across the region could also reflect a more balanced, less heated market—favoring prepared buyers.
Bottom line: While the market shows signs of rebalancing rather than soaring upward, municipalities like Oshawa remain attractive. With inventory increasing and competition easing slightly, August reflects steady opportunity—especially for strategic buyers.