Cottam

Cottam, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Cottam is $758,375, across 18 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 30 days.

10 new listings came to market in Cottam in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $456 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Cottam are listed at an average of $759,469 across 16 active listings.

About Cottam

Cottam is a small, family-oriented community within the Town of Kingsville, positioned along County Rd 34 with quick access to Essex, Kingsville, and Windsor via Highway 3. The neighbourhood character is primarily low-density with newer and recently built subdivisions mixed with established detached homes on larger lots, attracting young families and commuters looking for more space and quieter streets than nearby urban centres. Daily amenities are focused on local convenience (parks, playgrounds, small retail and services), with major shopping, healthcare, and employment nodes more fully served in Essex and Windsor. The area is car-dependent, with limited local transit; commuting is typically by vehicle to Windsor/Essex, and cross-border employment links influence demand in the broader region.

Schools serving the area are typically accessed in the Kingsville/Essex catchments (public and Catholic options), and proximity to recreation and wine-country amenities across Essex County supports lifestyle demand. Real estate has tended to be driven by end-user buyers and new-build activity rather than deep investor inventory, with pricing generally more affordable than many Ontario metros but sensitive to interest-rate shifts. Investment performance is typically characterized by moderate-to-good price appreciation over multi-year cycles, while rental yields are middling because purchase prices for newer detached homes often outpace local rent growth; best cash-flow tends to come from smaller homes, secondary suites where permitted, or well-located properties with strong commuter appeal.

Market pulse

In the Cottam neighbourhood of Cottam, Ontario, there is currently limited live market data available, which makes it harder to draw firm conclusions on pricing, demand, or days on market right now. Buyers and investors should treat this as a signal to rely more heavily on recent comparable sales, active listing competition, and local on-the-ground insights before making decisions.

Frequently asked questions about Cottam

What is the average home price in Cottam?

The median asking price in Cottam is $758,375, across 18 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $770,583. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Cottam?

There are 18 active MLS® listings in Cottam as of August 12, 2026. 10 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Cottam?

Homes currently listed in Cottam have been on the market an average of 30 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Cottam?

Of the 18 homes currently listed in Cottam, 89% detached houses, 11% vacant land.

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