Keene, Ontario
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Keene, Otonabee-South Monaghan is $699,995, across 65 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 91 days.
13 new listings came to market in Keene in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Keene are listed at an average of $987,834 across 50 active listings.
Homes in Keene are listed at an average of $127,238 across 13 active listings.
Rural, low-density living near Peterborough
Keene is for buyers who want country-residential space with Peterborough within reach.
This is a broad rural area where the main appeal is low-density living, detached homes, and room to spread out, with day-to-day needs often handled by driving to services and shops. It is not a place defined by a single walkable main street or one central hub that represents the whole area.
Keene’s defining trait is its low-density, country-residential setting across a large area. The housing mix leans strongly detached, matching a lifestyle oriented around space rather than compact convenience.
Keene sits just southeast of Peterborough, making it a rural option for buyers who still want access to a larger service centre. Many residents commute into Peterborough for work.
Marina options like McGregor Bay Marina, Willowbend Marina, Islandview Harbour, and Villiers Community Centre add a water-access lifestyle dimension in parts of the area. That boating-and-cottage-country thread is a meaningful draw for the right buyer.
Outdoor time is a recurring theme, with multiple conservation areas nearby, including Harold Town Conservation Area, Squirrel Creek Conservation Area, and Whitfields Landing Conservation Area. It’s an easy place to prioritize nature-based outings over urban entertainment.
Keene is made up mostly of detached houses, with mobile homes also common, creating a low-density housing profile across the area. The result is a market where properties feel individual, and the lived experience depends heavily on the specific home and where it sits within the larger geography.
A typical home in Keene is a detached house in a country-residential setting.
Weekends here commonly point outward to the area’s recreation options: conservation areas such as Harold Town Conservation Area, Squirrel Creek Conservation Area, and Whitfields Landing Conservation Area, plus activities like golf at Pine Crest Golf Club or Bellmere Winds Golf Course. There are also indoor and community-based options spread around, including Keene Arena and Otonabee-South Monaghan Memorial Community Centre.
Selling in Keene is about making the property’s specifics easy to understand, because buyers are comparing distinctive homes across a large rural area rather than interchangeable streets. Clear presentation of what the home is, where it sits within the area, and how it connects to day-to-day needs helps buyers evaluate fit without guessing.
Keene covers a wide footprint, so marketing should orient buyers to the home’s position within the area and its practical proximity to the places they’ll use. Use clear mapping and straightforward descriptions rather than assuming one reference point represents the whole area.
Detached homes and mobile homes can attract different motivations, so be explicit about what the property offers in terms of use and lifestyle. Make it easy to see the home’s condition, layout function, and what daily ownership looks like.
If the home aligns with specific nearby draws—recreation, marina access, conservation areas, or community facilities—surface those as practical anchors. The key is specificity: name what’s actually nearby from the broader set of options across Keene.
Because the market is dominated by detached homes, buyers will scrutinize visible maintenance and overall care. A clean, well-documented presentation reduces uncertainty when buyers are weighing rural living against more centralized alternatives.
Keene offers a rural, low-density baseline with a housing mix centered on detached homes, plus access to conservation areas and marina-oriented recreation in parts of the area. It can work well for buyers who want space and are comfortable driving for a full range of services, often with Peterborough in the mix. It is not a place defined by a single walkable core or a uniform set of amenities that applies everywhere in the area.
This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.
Keene’s for-sale market currently shows 65 active listings with a median asking price of $699,995, and homes have been listed for an average of 91 days so far, pointing to a market where buyers can take time to compare options across the wider city. With 13 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, and pricing and pace can vary by area and housing type—often with more move-in-ready or larger rural-residential properties asking a premium while older or more renovation-ready homes tend to sit longer and invite negotiation.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Keene covers about 386 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 Keene you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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