Oakville

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Oakville is $1,450,000, across 1,258 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 67 days.

371 new listings came to market in Oakville in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $626 per square foot, based on the 299 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Oakville are listed at an average of $2,638,582 across 639 active listings.

Condos in Oakville are listed at an average of $718,314 across 230 active listings.

Townhouses in Oakville are listed at an average of $1,107,221 across 204 active listings.

Homes in Oakville are listed at an average of $1,174,624 across 51 active listings.

Harbour Light, Heritage Heart

About Oakville

Downtown Oakville is the town’s original lakeside core—where Trafalgar Road meets Lakeshore and history still feels lived-in. Restored brick storefronts, mature trees, and church steeples frame a main-street rhythm of cafés, patios, independent retailers, and gallery windows. You’re never far from the water: the harbour, the pier, and the lakefront parks give the neighbourhood its unmistakably coastal Ontario pulse.

The crowd is polished but neighbourly—longtime Oakville families, executives commuting to Toronto, and downsizers trading acreage for walkable errands and a front-row seat to the waterfront. Weekends revolve around brunch lines, farmers’ market bags, sailboat masts in the distance, and long walks through Lakeside Park and the Sixteen Mile Creek trails. Despite the “downtown” label, the Walk Score sits around 46, so many residents still drive for bigger-box shopping and some daily needs, but the core itself is compact and easy to cover on foot.

Real estate here reads like a catalogue of Oakville eras: heritage homes tucked on quiet streets, updated mid-century properties, and newer luxury townhomes/condos that keep the lifestyle low-maintenance. Prices tend to hold a premium for proximity to the lake, mature streetscapes, and the cachet of a true main street. Inventory can be tight, and buyers often compete for renovated character homes and well-managed boutique condo buildings—especially those offering an easy stroll to the harbour and dinner on Lakeshore.

Market pulse

Oakville’s Oakville neighbourhood is showing ample choice with 1,950 active listings and 596 new listings added in the past 30 days, suggesting a well-supplied market where buyers can be selective. With a median asking price of $1,198,950 and an average of $590/sqft, pricing remains elevated, while the 63-day average time on market indicates homes are taking time to sell and negotiated deals may be achievable for patient buyers and investors.

Getting around

Walk Score 46 · Transit Score 35 · Bike Score 78

Frequently asked questions about Oakville

What is the average home price in Oakville?

The median asking price in Oakville is $1,450,000, across 1,258 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $1,916,632. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Oakville?

There are 1,258 active MLS® listings in Oakville as of August 12, 2026. 371 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Oakville?

Homes currently listed in Oakville have been on the market an average of 67 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Oakville?

Of the 1,258 homes currently listed in Oakville, 51% detached houses, 18% condos, 16% townhouses, 3% commercial properties.

Is Oakville walkable?

Oakville has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Car-Dependent — most errands require a car. Transit Score is 35. Bike Score is 78.

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