Bonfield, Ontario
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in Bonfield is $504,900, across 24 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 73 days.
5 new listings came to market in Bonfield in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Bonfield are listed at an average of $609,767 across 12 active listings.
Vacant land in Bonfield are listed at an average of $235,954 across 11 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’s current market shows 24 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $484,450 and an average of 70 days on market, pointing to a selection that spans rural properties, waterfront or near-water options, and more modest in-town homes with notable variation by area. With 7 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is refreshing but not surging, suggesting buyers and investors may have room to compare options and negotiate while well-priced properties in the most desirable pockets can still draw quicker attention.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 17, 2026. Not financial advice.
Bonfield covers about 222 km², so a single Walk Score®, Transit Score® or Bike Score® measured at one point would not describe it. How easily you can get around depends on which part of Bonfield you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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