Lively, Ontario
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Lively is $549,000, across 15 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 51 days.
8 new listings came to market in Lively in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Lively are listed at an average of $528,888 across 13 active listings.
Lively is a suburban-style community within Greater Sudbury, located west of the city core along the Highway 17/69 corridor. The neighbourhood has a family-oriented, small-town feel with a mix of long-time homeowners and trades/industry-linked households tied to Sudbury’s mining and regional service economy. Housing is dominated by detached homes and bungalows on larger lots, with pockets of townhomes and low-rise rentals; this lower density typically attracts renters seeking space, parking, and easier access to outdoor recreation rather than downtown walkability.
Amenities cluster around the main commercial strip (groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, and everyday services), with strong access to parks, trails, and lakes in the surrounding area. Schools are primarily local public and Catholic options serving families, and commuting is largely car-dependent; transit service exists but is more limited than in central Sudbury, so proximity to major roads is a key value driver. Recent market conditions tend to be steadier than peak-cycle metros: price growth can be choppier year-to-year due to regional economic sensitivity, while rents have been supported by limited purpose-built rental supply and demand from households priced out of buying—resulting in comparatively healthy small-market gross yields.
Lively’s for-sale market is relatively tight right now, with 15 active listings showing a median asking price of $549,000 and homes averaging 51 days on market so far, suggesting buyers often have time to compare options across the community. With 8 new listings added in the past 30 days, inventory is refreshing, and pricing and pace can vary by area—from more affordable, established pockets with smaller homes to newer or larger properties on bigger lots that typically carry higher asking prices.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
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