Barry's Bay, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Barry's Bay is $369,000, across 21 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 324 days.
Asking prices work out to about $92 per square foot, based on the 4 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Barry's Bay are listed at an average of $390,633 across 9 active listings.
Vacant land in Barry's Bay are listed at an average of $159,363 across 8 active listings.
Ottawa Valley lakes, Polish roots
Barry’s Bay feels like a town built around water, woods, and memory—where Highway 60 meets cottage roads and the Madawaska Valley’s lakes pull people outdoors in every season. Its Polish heritage is part of the everyday texture, from family names on storefronts to community events and church life, while the pace stays distinctly rural: friendly, unhurried, and tuned to the weather.
Life here is a mix of year-round locals, retirees who’ve traded city noise for shoreline mornings, and seasonal cottage owners who return for long weekends and summer rituals. With a Walk Score around 61, the village core is reasonably practical on foot—groceries, coffee, and essentials are within reach—while most residents still rely on driving for work, school runs, and bigger shopping trips in the region.
Real estate leans heavily toward detached homes on generous lots, older housing stock in and around the village, and a meaningful share of waterfront or near-water properties tied to recreation. Buyers tend to weigh privacy, lake access, and four-season usability (road access, winterized systems, and reliable internet) as much as square footage. Inventory can feel tight for turn-key waterfront, while value-minded buyers often look to updated century homes, modest bungalows, or cottages with renovation potential just outside the core.
Barry’s Bay currently has 39 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $389,900 and an average of $92/sqft, suggesting generally accessible pricing and potential value for buyers focused on cost per square foot. Homes are taking an average of 214 days to sell and only 2 new listings hit the market in the past 30 days, pointing to slower turnover and a market where patience and negotiation can matter, while limited fresh supply may support well-priced properties.
Walk Score 61 · Bike Score 55
The median asking price in Barry's Bay is $369,000, across 21 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $335,838. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 21 active MLS® listings in Barry's Bay as of August 12, 2026.
Homes currently listed in Barry's Bay have been on the market an average of 324 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 21 homes currently listed in Barry's Bay, 43% detached houses, 38% vacant land.
Barry's Bay has a Walk Score of 61 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 55.