Mitchell's Bay

Mitchell's Bay, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Mitchell's Bay is $374,999, across 4 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 127 days.

About Mitchell's Bay

Mitchell’s Bay is a small lakeside hamlet on the St. Clair River/Lake St. Clair shoreline in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, known for its marina culture, fishing/boating lifestyle, and seasonal influx of visitors. Housing is low-density and predominantly single-detached cottages, bungalows, and newer/renovated waterfront or water-adjacent homes, with a mix of full-time residents (many retirees and trades/commuters to Wallaceburg, Sarnia, or Chatham) and seasonal owners. The neighbourhood’s character is quiet and recreation-oriented, with demand peaking in spring/summer and around boating season.

Amenities are centred on the waterfront: marinas, boat launches, restaurants/bars, and nearby parks/natural areas; most major shopping and services require a drive to Wallaceburg or Chatham. Families typically rely on schools in surrounding communities within CK public or Catholic boards rather than within the hamlet itself, and daily transit options are limited—car dependency is the norm. Real estate trends are shaped by the waterfront premium and second-home demand: prices tend to be more volatile than larger cities (sensitive to interest rates and discretionary spending), while rentals skew toward furnished/seasonal and mid-term worker housing rather than dense year-round apartment stock, supporting higher gross yields for well-positioned properties but with greater vacancy/seasonality risk.

Market pulse

Mitchell’s Bay currently has 4 active for-sale listings, with a median asking price of $379,500 and an average of $172 per square foot, pointing to a small but measurable set of options for buyers. Homes are averaging 124 days on market, suggesting a slower pace where buyers and investors may have more room to negotiate and time to be selective, while sellers likely need sharp pricing and strong presentation to stand out.

Getting around

Walk Score 14 · Bike Score 35

Frequently asked questions about Mitchell's Bay

What is the average home price in Mitchell's Bay?

The median asking price in Mitchell's Bay is $374,999, across 4 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $467,225. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Mitchell's Bay?

There are 4 active MLS® listings in Mitchell's Bay as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Mitchell's Bay?

Homes currently listed in Mitchell's Bay have been on the market an average of 127 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

Is Mitchell's Bay walkable?

Mitchell's Bay has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 35.

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