Merlin, Ontario
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Merlin, Chatham is $464,900, across 583 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 59 days.
208 new listings came to market in Merlin in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Merlin are listed at an average of $523,308 across 516 active listings.
Condos in Merlin are listed at an average of $202,389 across 19 active listings.
Duplexes in Merlin are listed at an average of $362,962 across 16 active listings.
Townhouses in Merlin are listed at an average of $352,613 across 15 active listings.
Rural calm on the 401
Merlin sits just off Highway 401 in the wide-open farmland of Chatham-Kent—a small hamlet where life is measured in seasons, not stoplights. The landscape is flat and expansive, stitched together by drainage ditches, fields, and shelterbelts, with a modest main stretch that feels more practical than polished. It’s the kind of place where neighbours still wave from driveways, and errands often mean a short drive rather than a stroll—reflected in a Walk Score that leans car-first.
The community’s roots are deeply agricultural, and that identity shows up in everything from the pace of daily life to the kinds of gatherings that draw people out. Households tend to be established—families looking for space, longtime residents with generational ties, and buyers who value quiet over constant activity. Merlin’s location is its quiet superpower: close enough to Chatham, Tilbury, and the Detroit-bound corridor to make commuting or logistics-friendly work realistic, but far enough to keep nights dark and backyards big.
Real estate here is dominated by detached homes—often on larger lots—with a mix of older farm-adjacent properties and modest village housing. Purpose-built rental inventory is limited; leases more commonly come from single-family homes, secondary suites, or small multiplexes, so availability can be episodic rather than steady. Pricing and competition tend to track the broader Chatham-Kent market, with Merlin appealing most to buyers prioritizing land, parking, and a rural setting over walkability and condo-style amenities.
Merlin’s for-sale market is currently well supplied, with 583 active listings spanning everything from smaller homes and rural properties on the outskirts to larger lots and newer builds closer to core services, offering buyers a wide range of options across the city. With a median asking price of $464,900 and listings averaging 59 days on market so far, pricing power looks balanced and negotiation room may exist, especially on homes that have been listed longer or compete with similar nearby inventory. Activity is still fresh with 208 new listings in the past 30 days, keeping choice high for buyers while requiring sellers to stand out on price and presentation.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Merlin covers about 2,459 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 Merlin you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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