Lighthouse Cove

Lighthouse Cove, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Lighthouse Cove is $779,900, across 16 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 66 days.

6 new listings came to market in Lighthouse Cove in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $504 per square foot, based on the 6 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Lighthouse Cove are listed at an average of $873,120 across 10 active listings.

Vacant land in Lighthouse Cove are listed at an average of $433,720 across 5 active listings.

Canals, cottages, and calm mornings

About Lighthouse Cove

At the very edge of Chatham-Kent, Lighthouse Cove feels like a waterside hamlet that grew up around boats and summer routines. Canals lace through the community toward Lake St. Clair, with modest cottages, updated bungalows, and dock-lined streets where golf carts and pickup trucks share the road. It’s quiet in the off-season, then snaps into colour when tarps come off, masts go up, and the marina parking lots start to fill.

The community’s identity is tied to the lake: boating, fishing, sunsets over the marshy horizon, and an easy familiarity among neighbours who’ve been coming here for decades. Many households skew older—retirees, near-retirees, and families who treat the area as a second-home escape—so the pace is unhurried and the social calendar is often informal: a wave from the dock, a chat at the marina store, a quick run for ice, bait, or propane. With a Walk Score around 11, it’s decisively car-dependent; day-to-day errands generally mean a drive toward larger centres in Chatham-Kent.

Real estate in Lighthouse Cove is less about “street appeal” and more about access: canal frontage, dock condition, boat lift potential, and proximity to marinas or lake access points. Inventory and pricing can swing with boating season and buyer appetite for turnkey waterfront living, while inland or non-frontage homes tend to trade more on condition and lot size than on views. For many buyers, the value proposition is straightforward—time on the water, a place to host family on summer weekends, and a community that still feels like a local secret once the launch ramps quiet down.

Market pulse

Lighthouse Cove currently has 13 active listings with a median asking price of $779,900 and an average of $552 per square foot, pointing to a relatively tight but price-aware market. Homes are taking about 75 days on market on average and only 2 new listings arrived in the past 30 days, suggesting limited fresh supply and giving buyers some room to negotiate while investors should be selective and underwrite longer hold times.

Getting around

Walk Score 11 · Bike Score 32

Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Cove

What is the average home price in Lighthouse Cove?

The median asking price in Lighthouse Cove is $779,900, across 16 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $726,653. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Lighthouse Cove?

There are 16 active MLS® listings in Lighthouse Cove as of August 12, 2026. 6 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Lighthouse Cove?

Homes currently listed in Lighthouse Cove have been on the market an average of 66 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 Lighthouse Cove?

Of the 16 homes currently listed in Lighthouse Cove, 63% detached houses, 31% vacant land.

Is Lighthouse Cove walkable?

Lighthouse Cove has a Walk Score of 11 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 32.

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