Frontenac Islands

Frontenac Islands, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Frontenac Islands is $599,000, across 43 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 70 days.

9 new listings came to market in Frontenac Islands in the last 30 days.

Detached homes in Frontenac Islands are listed at an average of $1,118,243 across 28 active listings.

Vacant land in Frontenac Islands are listed at an average of $353,036 across 14 active listings.

About Frontenac Islands

Frontenac Islands is a small, rural island municipality in the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River, with housing spread across Wolfe Island and several smaller islands. The neighbourhood character is quiet and outdoors-oriented, dominated by owner-occupied single-detached homes, seasonal cottages, and waterfront properties. Demographics skew to families and retirees seeking space and privacy, with a meaningful seasonal population in summer. Day-to-day amenities are limited on-island (small local services and community facilities), with most major shopping, healthcare, and employment needs met in nearby Kingston.

Access is defined by the Wolfe Island ferry connection to downtown Kingston and Highway 401, making commuting possible but less convenient than mainland neighbourhoods and sensitive to schedules and weather. Local schooling options are small and community-based, with broader secondary/post-secondary access in Kingston. Real estate trends are driven by lifestyle demand for waterfront/recreational living and spillover from Kingston’s market; inventory tends to be tight and pricing can be volatile because many properties are unique and turnover is low. For investors, rents can be supported by limited supply and proximity to Kingston, but cash flow is often constrained by higher purchase prices for waterfront homes, insurance/maintenance costs, and regulatory/operational complexity for short-term rentals and seasonal occupancy.

Market pulse

Frontenac Islands is showing elevated inventory with 683 active listings, giving buyers meaningful choice and negotiation leverage, especially with an average 60 days on market. Pricing is holding around a $599,900 median asking price (about $310/sqft), while the 190 new listings added in the past 30 days suggest continued supply and competitive conditions for sellers. For investors and buyers, this points to a market where disciplined pricing and property selection matter, and opportunities may emerge as listings sit longer.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 41

Frequently asked questions about Frontenac Islands

What is the average home price in Frontenac Islands?

The median asking price in Frontenac Islands is $599,000, across 43 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $869,844. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Frontenac Islands?

There are 43 active MLS® listings in Frontenac Islands as of August 12, 2026. 9 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Frontenac Islands?

Homes currently listed in Frontenac Islands have been on the market an average of 70 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 Frontenac Islands?

Of the 43 homes currently listed in Frontenac Islands, 65% detached houses, 33% vacant land.

Is Frontenac Islands walkable?

Frontenac Islands 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 41.

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