North Kawartha, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in North Kawartha is $711,950, across 93 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 103 days.
14 new listings came to market in North Kawartha in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in North Kawartha are listed at an average of $1,101,160 across 65 active listings.
Vacant land in North Kawartha are listed at an average of $460,135 across 20 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 currently has 208 active listings with a median asking price of $724,900 and an average of $360 per square foot, giving buyers plenty of selection across price points. With homes averaging 83 days on market, conditions suggest measured demand and room for negotiation, while 34 new listings in the past 30 days indicate fresh inventory continuing to come online—worth tracking closely if you’re timing an entry or targeting value.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 9
The median asking price in North Kawartha is $711,950, across 93 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $974,075. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 93 active MLS® listings in North Kawartha as of August 12, 2026. 14 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in North Kawartha have been on the market an average of 103 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 93 homes currently listed in North Kawartha, 70% detached houses, 22% vacant land, 3% townhouses, 1% commercial properties.
North Kawartha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — almost all errands require a car. Bike Score is 9.