North Kawartha, Ontario
As of September 26, 2026, the median asking price in North Kawartha is $799,000, across 72 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 125 days.
5 new listings came to market in North Kawartha in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in North Kawartha are listed at an average of $1,384,764 across 47 active listings.
Vacant land in North Kawartha are listed at an average of $404,639 across 18 active listings.
Lakes, pines, and quiet roads
North Kawartha reads like classic Ontario cottage country: long stretches of forest, winding concession roads, and water everywhere. Chandos Lake sets the tone with big-sky sunsets and a busy summer boating scene, while the municipality’s smaller lakes and rivers tuck cottages into coves where loons and paddles outnumber cars. With a walk score of 0, life here is intentionally car-and-boat dependent—errands are planned, and “downtown” often means a general store, a marina, or a stop in Apsley.
The area’s identity is shaped by seasonal rhythms and a deep connection to land and water. You’ll find year-round residents who prize privacy and space, multi-generational cottage families returning each summer, and retirees trading city noise for shoreline mornings and trail access. Community life gathers around the North Kawartha Community Centre, the library, local events, and the practical hubs—fuel, hardware, groceries, and the marinas that keep summer running.
Real estate follows the lifestyle: waterfront homes on Chandos, Stony, Buckhorn, and Belmont command attention, while rural properties and back-lot cottages offer more budget-friendly entry points—with tradeoffs in year-round road access, winterization, and services. Inventory and showings typically surge in spring and early summer, with buyers scrutinizing water quality, shoreline exposure, docking depth, and high-speed internet as closely as they do square footage. The market’s heartbeat is recreation-driven, and the premium is often paid for “usable shoreline,” sunsets, and that rare mix of seclusion and reliable access to Apsley’s essentials.
North Kawartha’s for-sale market currently has 72 active listings with a median asking price of $799,000, and homes have been listed an average of 125 days so far, pointing to ample choice and generally patient pricing across the township’s mix of waterfront cottages, rural properties, and year-round homes. With only 5 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is limited, so buyers and investors may find the best leverage on longer-listed properties while well-positioned waterfront or turnkey options can still hold firm.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 26, 2026. Not financial advice.
North Kawartha covers about 842 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 North Kawartha you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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