Lively, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Lively is $489,450, across 30 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 107 days.
8 new listings came to market in Lively in the last 30 days.
Vacant land in Lively are listed at an average of $296,771 across 14 active listings.
Detached homes in Lively are listed at an average of $558,309 across 11 active listings.
Lively is a historic small-town node within Greater Sudbury, located about 15–20 minutes west/southwest of the Sudbury core along Highway 17. The neighbourhood has a tight-knit, family-oriented feel with a mix of older post-war bungalows, mid-century side-splits, and newer suburban infill on larger lots than you’d typically see closer to downtown. Demographics skew toward families and long-tenured homeowners, with steady demand from buyers who want more space and a quieter setting while still being within commuting distance of Sudbury’s major employers.
Amenities are concentrated along Main Street and the Highway 17 corridor, with everyday retail, services, and local restaurants, plus proximity to outdoor recreation and lakes typical of the Sudbury area. Schools serving the area generally include local elementary options and secondary schools accessible in nearby Sudbury communities, making it practical for family rentals. Transit is more car-oriented than urban Sudbury; some GOVA routes and school busing exist, but most residents rely on driving. Real estate trends tend to follow the broader Sudbury market: resilient end-user demand, limited resale inventory, and price sensitivity to interest rates. Rents have been supported by low vacancy and steady employment drivers in the region, though yields are typically moderate due to rising purchase prices and a tenant base that leans toward stable long-term occupancy rather than rapid rent turnover.
Lively’s market currently has 31 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $489,500 and an average of $479 per square foot, giving buyers a fairly broad set of options to compare on value. Homes are taking an average of 110 days to sell, which points to a more patient, negotiation-friendly pace for buyers and a need for sellers to price accurately. With 8 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished, supporting steady choice rather than a sudden tightening.
The median asking price in Lively is $489,450, across 30 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $589,867. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 30 active MLS® listings in Lively as of August 12, 2026. 8 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Lively have been on the market an average of 107 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 30 homes currently listed in Lively, 47% vacant land, 37% detached houses, 7% multi-family homes, 3% commercial properties.