DURHAM REGION SALES STATS AUGUST 2025

Please see below to view the stats for Durham Region.

I'm also providing an overview of all six areas stats. You can find "Market Summaries" and "Key Insights" below each chart.

Pickering Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025

August 2025 Overview

• Homes Sold: 99

• Average Price: $913,648

• New Listings: 264

• Active Listings (August 31, 2025): 477

Comparison with July 2025

• Sales decreased from 131 in July 2025 to 99 in August 2025 (-24.4%).

• Average price decreased from $972,391 in July 2025 to $913,648 in August 2025 (-6.0%).

• New listings decreased from 323 in July 2025 to 264 in August 2025 (-18.3%).

• Active listings declined slightly from 482 in July 2025 to 477 in August 2025 (-1.0%).

Comparison with August 2024

• Sales decreased from 117 in August 2024 to 99 in August 2025 (-15.4%).

• Average price decreased from $981,212 in August 2024 to $913,648 in August 2025 (-6.9%).

• New listings increased from 242 in August 2024 to 264 in August 2025 (+9.1%).

• Active listings surged from 356 in August 2024 to 477 in August 2025 (+34.0%).

Key Insights

1. Market Slowdown: Sales declined significantly both month-over-month (-24.4%) and year-over-year (-15.4%), indicating reduced buyer activity.

2. Price Corrections: Prices dropped in both comparisons (-6.0% monthly, -6.9% annually), suggesting a cooling market.

3. Inventory Growth: Active listings remain substantially higher than last year (+34.0%), providing buyers with more options.

4. Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR): ~37.5% (99 sales ÷ 264 new listings), indicating a Buyer's Market.

   • *SNLR 40%-60% = Balanced Market*

   • *SNLR over 60% = Seller's Market*

   • *SNLR below 40% = Buyer's Market*

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Ajax Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025

August 2025 Overview

• Homes Sold: 94

• Average Price: $893,972

• New Listings: 220

• Active Listings (August 31, 2025): 326

Comparison with July 2025

• Sales decreased from 105 in July 2025 to 94 in August 2025 (-10.5%).

• Average price decreased from $901,117 in July 2025 to $893,972 in August 2025 (-0.8%).

• New listings decreased from 265 in July 2025 to 220 in August 2025 (-17.0%).

• Active listings declined from 333 in July 2025 to 326 in August 2025 (-2.1%).

Comparison with August 2024

• Sales decreased from 101 in August 2024 to 94 in August 2025 (-6.9%).

• Average price decreased from $939,714 in August 2024 to $893,972 in August 2025 (-4.9%).

• New listings increased from 209 in August 2024 to 220 in August 2025 (+5.3%).

• Active listings increased from 263 in August 2024 to 326 in August 2025 (+24.0%).

Key Insights

1. Market Cooling: Sales declined both month-over-month (-10.5%) and year-over-year (-6.9%), indicating reduced buyer demand.

2. Price Moderation: Prices showed modest declines in both comparisons (-0.8% monthly, -4.9% annually), reflecting a balanced to buyer-friendly market.

3. Inventory Growth: Active listings remain significantly higher than last year (+24.0%), giving buyers more selection.

4. Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR): ~42.7% (94 sales ÷ 220 new listings), indicating a Balanced Market.

   • *SNLR 40%-60% = Balanced Market*

   • *SNLR over 60% = Seller's Market*

   • *SNLR below 40% = Buyer's Market*

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Whitby Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025

August 2025 Overview

• Homes Sold: 122

• Average Price: $972,305

• New Listings: 300

• Active Listings (August 31, 2025): 425

Comparison with July 2025

• Sales decreased from 170 in July 2025 to 122 in August 2025 (-28.2%).

• Average price decreased from $996,314 in July 2025 to $972,305 in August 2025 (-2.4%).

• New listings decreased from 372 in July 2025 to 300 in August 2025 (-19.4%).

• Active listings declined from 472 in July 2025 to 425 in August 2025 (-10.0%).

Comparison with August 2024

• Sales decreased from 152 in August 2024 to 122 in August 2025 (-19.7%).

• Average price increased from $966,783 in August 2024 to $972,305 in August 2025 (+0.6%).

• New listings increased from 286 in August 2024 to 300 in August 2025 (+4.9%).

• Active listings increased from 351 in August 2024 to 425 in August 2025 (+21.1%).

Key Insights

1. Significant Sales Slowdown: Sales declined sharply both month-over-month (-28.2%) and year-over-year (-19.7%), indicating a substantial reduction in buyer activity.

2. Stable Annual Prices: Despite monthly softening (-2.4%), prices showed slight annual growth (+0.6%), demonstrating relative price stability.

3. Growing Inventory: Active listings remain significantly higher than last year (+21.1%), providing buyers with more options.

4. Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR): ~40.6% (122 sales ÷ 300 new listings), indicating a Balanced Market, although this figure is bordering on a buyer's market as well.

   • *SNLR 40%-60% = Balanced Market*

   • *SNLR over 60% = Seller's Market*

   • *SNLR below 40% = Buyer's Market*

Oshawa Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025

August 2025 Overview

• Homes Sold: 184

• Average Price: $747,282

• New Listings: 446

• Active Listings (August 31, 2025): 705

Comparison with July 2025

• Sales decreased from 213 in July 2025 to 184 in August 2025 (-13.6%).

• Average price increased from $736,383 in July 2025 to $747,282 in August 2025 (+1.5%).

• New listings decreased from 575 in July 2025 to 446 in August 2025 (-22.4%).

• Active listings declined from 749 in July 2025 to 705 in August 2025 (-5.9%).

Comparison with August 2024

• Sales increased from 164 in August 2024 to 184 in August 2025 (+12.2%).

• Average price decreased from $780,900 in August 2024 to $747,282 in August 2025 (-4.3%).

• New listings decreased slightly from 448 in August 2024 to 446 in August 2025 (-0.4%).

• Active listings increased from 589 in August 2024 to 705 in August 2025 (+19.7%).

Key Insights

1. Mixed Sales Trends: While monthly sales declined (-13.6%), annual sales showed strong growth (+12.2%), indicating underlying market strength.

2. Price Stability Emerging: Prices showed modest monthly recovery (+1.5%) despite annual softening (-4.3%), suggesting potential market stabilization.

3. Inventory Management: New listings dropped significantly month-over-month (-22.4%), helping to balance the market despite higher active listings than last year (+19.7%).

4. Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR): ~41.2% (184 sales ÷ 446 new listings), indicating a Balanced Market.

   • *SNLR 40%-60% = Balanced Market*

   • *SNLR over 60% = Seller's Market*

   • *SNLR below 40% = Buyer's Market*

Clarington Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025

August 2025 Overview

• Homes Sold: 124

• Average Price: $793,715

• New Listings: 311

• Active Listings (August 31, 2025): 415

Comparison with July 2025

• Sales decreased from 175 in July 2025 to 124 in August 2025 (-29.1%).

• Average price decreased from $840,400 in July 2025 to $793,715 in August 2025 (-5.6%).

• New listings decreased slightly from 318 in July 2025 to 311 in August 2025 (-2.2%).

• Active listings increased from 405 in July 2025 to 415 in August 2025 (+2.5%).

Comparison with August 2024

• Sales increased slightly from 122 in August 2024 to 124 in August 2025 (+1.6%).

• Average price decreased from $836,354 in August 2024 to $793,715 in August 2025 (-5.1%).

• New listings increased from 302 in August 2024 to 311 in August 2025 (+3.0%).

• Active listings increased from 377 in August 2024 to 415 in August 2025 (+10.1%).

Key Insights

1. Significant Monthly Slowdown: Sales dropped sharply month-over-month (-29.1%), indicating a substantial summer market cooldown.

2. Price Corrections: Prices declined in both comparisons (-5.6% monthly, -5.1% annually), reflecting buyer resistance and increased inventory.

3. Stable Inventory Levels: New listings remained relatively stable while active listings grew moderately year-over-year (+10.1%).

4. Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR): ~39.8% (124 sales ÷ 311 new listings), indicating a Buyer's Market, although this figure is bordering on a Balanced Market. 

   • *SNLR 40%-60% = Balanced Market*

   • *SNLR over 60% = Seller's Market*

   • *SNLR below 40% = Buyer's Market*

Uxbridge Real Estate Market Summary – August 2025

August 2025 Overview

• Homes Sold: 20

• Average Price: $1,202,325

• New Listings: 50

• Active Listings (August 31, 2025): 123

Comparison with July 2025

• Sales decreased slightly from 21 in July 2025 to 20 in August 2025 (-4.8%).

• Average price decreased significantly from $1,462,171 in July 2025 to $1,202,325 in August 2025 (-17.8%).

• New listings decreased from 82 in July 2025 to 50 in August 2025 (-39.0%).

• Active listings declined from 140 in July 2025 to 123 in August 2025 (-12.1%).

Comparison with August 2024

• Sales remained unchanged at 20 (no change year-over-year).

• Average price decreased from $1,291,179 in August 2024 to $1,202,325 in August 2025 (-6.9%).

• New listings increased from 35 in August 2024 to 50 in August 2025 (+42.9%).

• Active listings increased from 88 in August 2024 to 123 in August 2025 (+39.8%).

Key Insights

1. Stable but Low Sales Volume: Sales remained consistent year-over-year but at low levels, indicating limited market activity.

2. Significant Price Adjustments: Prices declined substantially both monthly (-17.8%) and annually (-6.9%), reflecting market corrections.

3. Inventory Growth: Active listings increased significantly compared to last year (+39.8%), providing buyers with more options.

4. Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR):  40% (20 sales ÷ 50 new listings). At 40% this figure indicates both a Buyer's Market &  Balanced Market.

   • *SNLR 40%-60% = Balanced Market*

   • *SNLR over 60% = Seller's Market*

   • *SNLR below 40% = Buyer's Market*

August 2025 State of the Market Summary for Durham Region

August’s housing market across Durham Region showed a clear summer slowdown, with sales activity declining across most areas compared to July. While year-over-year comparisons reveal some markets maintaining strength, overall conditions continue to favor buyers with increased inventory and softening prices in several municipalities.

What’s Happening Across the Region

Sales Activity: Most areas saw significant monthly declines in sales, typical of seasonal summer patterns. Oshawa was a standout with strong annual growth, while other markets showed modest yearly changes.

Prices: The majority of markets experienced price softening both monthly and annually, though Whitby and Oshawa showed slight monthly price increases, indicating some local resilience.

Inventory: Active listings remain substantially higher than last summer across the region, providing buyers with more selection and reducing competitive pressure.

Market Type:
• Balanced Markets –  Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa
• Buyer’s Market – Pickering, Clarington
• Combined Buyer's Market / Balanced Market - Uxbridge

Keep in mind that Ajax (42.7%), Whitby (40.6%), Oshawa (41.2%) and Clarington (39.8%) all had Sales-New-Listing-Ratio's (SNLR) bordering on both a Buyer's Market and Balanced Market.

And Pickering was close to a Balanced Market at 37.5%
 

City Highlights

Pickering: Significant sales decline from July, prices down both monthly and annually. Inventory remains much higher than last year.

Ajax: Steady balanced market conditions with modest sales and price decreases, offering stable opportunities for buyers.

Whitby: Notable monthly sales drop but stable annual prices. Inventory growth provides buyers with more options.

Oshawa: Strong annual sales growth despite monthly slowdown. Prices showed slight monthly recovery in a balanced market environment.

Clarington: Significant monthly sales decline but stable year-over-year performance. Prices softened but market remains balanced.

Uxbridge: Low sales volume continues with substantial price adjustments. High inventory levels maintain buyer-friendly conditions.

Key Takeaway

If you were buying, August presented increased negotiating power with more choice and softened prices across most markets.
If you were selling, proper pricing and marketing remained essential as buyers were taking more time to make decisions in this balanced-to-buyer market environment.

Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington and Uxbridge MLS Stats for AUGUST 2025 compared to the previous month (JULY 2025) and also compared to the previous year (AUGUST 2024).


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