Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Port Elgin is $784,900, across 109 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 134 days.
22 new listings came to market in Port Elgin in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $518 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Port Elgin are listed at an average of $810,921 across 76 active listings.
Townhouses in Port Elgin are listed at an average of $626,095 across 20 active listings.
Port Elgin is a lakeside community within the Town of Saugeen Shores on Lake Huron, known for its walkable beach-town feel, strong summer tourism, and a mix of long-time residents, commuters, and retirees. The neighbourhood’s character is shaped by the waterfront (Port Elgin Main Beach), trails and parks (including the Saugeen Rail Trail), and a compact commercial core along Goderich Street with restaurants, shops, and day-to-day services. Demographics skew toward families and older households, with seasonal population uplift from cottagers and short-term visitors.
Key amenities include the beach and marina area, recreational facilities, and nearby employment drivers tied to the broader Bruce County economy (notably the Bruce Power workforce in the region). Schools serving the area include Port Elgin-Saugeen Central School and Northport Elementary, with Saugeen District Secondary School in nearby Port Elgin/Saugeen Shores catchments. Transit is largely car-dependent; there is no rail service, and intercity bus options are limited, so most mobility is via Highway 21 and regional roads. Real estate is primarily low-rise: detached homes, bungalows, townhomes, and some newer subdivisions/infills, with demand supported by lifestyle buyers and constrained supply. Market trends typically show stronger spring/summer activity, resilient pricing relative to many rural markets, and rents influenced by limited purpose-built rental stock and spillover demand from regional employment and seasonal workers.
Port Elgin currently has 133 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $779,000 and an average of $460 per sq ft, giving buyers a relatively broad selection across price points. Homes are taking an average of 172 days on market, which suggests a slower-paced, negotiation-friendly environment where pricing discipline matters for sellers and value-focused buyers and investors can be more selective. With 20 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is still coming online, supporting continued choice and potentially added leverage for patient purchasers.
The median asking price in Port Elgin is $784,900, across 109 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $804,408. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 109 active MLS® listings in Port Elgin as of August 12, 2026. 22 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Port Elgin have been on the market an average of 134 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 109 homes currently listed in Port Elgin, 70% detached houses, 18% townhouses, 3% vacant land, 2% multi-family homes.