Markstay, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Markstay is $376,950, across 4 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 105 days.
1 new listing came to market in Markstay in the last 30 days.
Markstay is a small, rural community within the Municipality of Markstay-Warren, roughly 45–60 minutes northeast of Greater Sudbury. The neighbourhood character is low-density and country-oriented, with detached homes on larger lots, hobby farms, and seasonal/recreational properties tied to nearby lakes and Crown land. Demographics skew toward families, trades/commuters, and retirees seeking affordability and space versus Sudbury, with a steady base of long-term residents and some cottage-to-full-time conversions. Daily amenities are limited locally (basic services and community facilities), with most major shopping, healthcare, and employment accessed in Sudbury or surrounding regional centres.
Schools and community life are anchored by local-area elementary options and small-town recreation (community events, outdoor sports, trails, hunting/fishing), while secondary and broader program choice typically requires commuting. Transit is predominantly car-dependent; there is no frequent urban-style public transit, so rental demand is strongest among households comfortable with driving and those working in Sudbury’s mining/service economy. Real estate trends generally follow Northern Ontario patterns: comparatively lower entry prices, thinner sales volumes, and more price sensitivity to interest rates, but resilient demand for move-up space and waterfront/recreational properties. Investors should expect stable but modest rent growth, higher operating costs for well/septic/road access in some pockets, and slightly longer leasing/sales timelines than urban Sudbury.
Markstay’s Markstay neighbourhood currently has 4 active listings with a median asking price of $376,950, and homes are taking an average of 102 days to sell, pointing to a slower, more patient market. With just 1 new listing in the past 30 days, supply is limited, which can help support pricing, but the longer time on market suggests buyers and investors still have room to negotiate and should focus on value and property condition.
The median asking price in Markstay is $376,950, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $387,975. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 4 active MLS® listings in Markstay as of August 12, 2026. 1 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Markstay have been on the market an average of 105 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.