Southern Georgian Bay's residential real estate market wraps up the year with interesting shifts and opportunities. From rising prices to evolving buyer trends, this year has set the stage for what’s ahead in 2026. Let’s take a closer look at how the market finished strong across the region and what it means for buyers and sellers as we head into the new year.
MIDLAND:
Midland’s residential real estate market ended 2025 on a strong note! In December 2025, the average sale price rose to $535,531, marking a 3.4% increase compared to December 2024. The median sale price showed an even bigger jump, reaching $556,250—over $103,000 higher than last year.
In terms of activity, Midland saw 15 new listings in December, slightly fewer than in December 2024. However, sales edged up slightly, with 16 properties sold firm. The market has shifted back in favour of buyers, with 6.27 months of available inventory. Homes are selling relatively quickly, with a median of 36 days on the market.
PENETANGUISHENE:
In December 2025, Penetanguishene’s residential real estate market experienced a modest increase in the median sale price, reaching $625,000—up 3.3% from December 2024. The average sale price saw a significant rise to $679,857, a 28.9% increase.
Sales activity slowed, with only 7 firm sales recorded, while new listings held steady at 12. Penetanguishene remained firmly in a buyer’s market, with 9 months of inventory available. Homes sold at a median of 50 days on the market.
TINY TOWNSHIP:
Tiny Township’s residential real estate market saw a noticeable reset in December 2025, with the median sale price declining to $723,750, a 24.9% decrease year over year, while the average sale price dropped to $791,181, down 36.6%. These shifts largely reflect a change in the mix of properties sold compared to last year.
Despite lower pricing, sales activity increased significantly, with 16 properties sold, up from just 6 in December 2024. New listings also rose to 32, a 77.8% increase, giving buyers considerably more options.
Tiny Township remained firmly in a buyer’s market at the end of 2025, with 11 months of available inventory. Homes sold slightly faster than last year, with a median of 51 days on market.
TAY TOWNSHIP:
Tay Township’s residential real estate market wrapped up December 2025 with some notable shifts year over year. The median sale price increased to $489,000, up 4% from December 2024, while the average sale price rose significantly to $608,418, marking a 26% increase. This jump in the average price reflects the types of properties that sold during the month rather than an overall surge in activity.
Sales activity remained steady, with 11 properties sold, matching December 2024 totals. New listings increased to 21, up from 18 last year, adding more choice for buyers.
With 9.36 months of available inventory, Tay Township firmly remained in a buyer’s market at the end of 2025. Homes also took longer to sell, with a median of 44 days on market, compared to 32 days the year prior.
Overall, the market conditions in Tay Township continue to offer buyers more negotiating power, while sellers may find opportunities to move up by leveraging current pricing trends.