Galway-Cavendish and Harvey

Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey is $769,350, across 172 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 69 days.

42 new listings came to market in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $501 per square foot, based on the 3 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey are listed at an average of $1,036,738 across 131 active listings.

Vacant land in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey are listed at an average of $333,049 across 35 active listings.

Lakeside hamlets and cottage roads

About Galway-Cavendish and Harvey

Galway-Cavendish and Harvey unfolds as a patchwork of granite outcrops, mixed forest, and water—where roads curve toward Buckhorn’s village core, then dissolve into cottage lanes along Buckhorn Lake, Stony Lake, and the Trent–Severn Waterway. It’s the kind of place where the day’s rhythm is set by the weather report, the boat launch, and the length of the drive into Peterborough for big errands. With a Walk Score of 0, life here is intentional and vehicle-based: you plan ahead, pack the cooler, and know your neighbours by their docks as much as their driveways.

The township’s personality is shaped by seasonal swell and year-round steadiness. Summer brings cottagers and boaters through Lock 31 in Buckhorn, filling patios, marinas, and general stores; shoulder seasons quiet down to a community of tradespeople, entrepreneurs, retirees, and remote workers who chose space, water access, and dark skies over city convenience. Community ties show up in small ways—library programs, volunteer fire halls, and local service clubs—while the geography keeps the tone rugged and outdoors-first.

Real estate here is dominated by detached homes and cottages, with waterfront and water-access properties commanding the most attention—especially on Stony Lake and Buckhorn Lake, where shoreline, views, and docking depth can matter as much as square footage. Buyers often weigh year-round usability (insulation, wells, septic, winter road access, and reliable internet) against classic cottage charm, and inventory can be highly seasonal, with spring listings and summer closings common. The rental market is comparatively limited and tends to skew toward short-term/seasonal demand, while year-round options remain tighter and more scattered across the township’s hamlets and rural concessions.

Market pulse

Galway-Cavendish and Harvey is extremely tight right now, with just 1 active for-sale listing and a median asking price of $1,950,000. The average 50 days on market suggests pricing is holding firm but buyers still have some room to be selective, making this a watchlist market where serious investors may need to move quickly when the right property appears.

Getting around

Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 20

Frequently asked questions about Galway-Cavendish and Harvey

What is the average home price in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey?

The median asking price in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey is $769,350, across 172 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $893,860. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey?

There are 172 active MLS® listings in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey as of August 12, 2026. 42 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey?

Homes currently listed in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey have been on the market an average of 69 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 Galway-Cavendish and Harvey?

Of the 172 homes currently listed in Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, 76% detached houses, 20% vacant land, 1% commercial properties.

Is Galway-Cavendish and Harvey walkable?

Galway-Cavendish and Harvey 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.

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