Bonfield, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Bonfield is $479,999, across 37 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 68 days.
9 new listings came to market in Bonfield in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Bonfield are listed at an average of $610,971 across 24 active listings.
Vacant land in Bonfield are listed at an average of $232,408 across 12 active listings.
Lakeside living on Highway time
Bonfield sits in the unorganized Nipissing District, a rural patchwork just east of North Bay where addresses are measured less by blocks and more by highway markers, shorelines, and concession roads. It’s the kind of place where the landscape does the talking: mixed forest, small farms, and a web of lakes and rivers that pull people outdoors in every season. The community is small and spread out, with neighbours connected by familiarity, school events, and the steady rhythm of drives into North Bay for big errands.
Housing here is low-density by design—detached homes, cottages turned year-round residences, and hobby properties with room for a workshop, a garden, or a few animals. You’ll find older bungalows and modest rural houses alongside newer builds tucked into the trees, plus waterfront places where docks and snowmobile parking matter as much as a garage. Buyers are typically a mix of long-time local families, tradespeople and commuters who don’t mind the drive, and lifestyle movers leaving pricier Southern Ontario markets for elbow room and water access.
Day-to-day living is decidedly car-dependent (walk score: 0), but that’s part of the trade: privacy, stars at night, and quick access to fishing, paddling, and trail networks. The real estate market tends to be practical and property-specific—waterfront frontage, year-round road access, well and septic condition, and whether internet service meets work-from-home needs can swing value more than cosmetic finishes. For people who want quiet, space, and a community that still feels like Northern Ontario, Bonfield reads less like a neighbourhood and more like a way of life.
Bonfield currently has 55 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $549,900, and homes are averaging 55 days on market, suggesting a measured pace where buyers have time to compare options and negotiate. With 19 new listings added in the past 30 days, fresh supply is coming online, which can help keep pricing competitive and may create opportunities for investors to target value or negotiate favorable terms.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 20
The median asking price in Bonfield is $479,999, across 37 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $497,078. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 37 active MLS® listings in Bonfield as of August 12, 2026. 9 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Bonfield have been on the market an average of 68 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 37 homes currently listed in Bonfield, 65% detached houses, 32% vacant land.
Bonfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 20.