Prince Township

Prince Township, Ontario

Market snapshot

As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Prince Township is $844,900, across 7 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 86 days.

Asking prices work out to about $440 per square foot, based on the 7 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Prince Township are listed at an average of $701,643 across 7 active listings.

About Prince Township

Rural Lake Superior living beside Sault Ste. Marie

Prince Township offers low-density lakeshore living with Sault Ste. Marie close by for work and services.

This is a rural lakeshore area defined by detached homes, cottages, and a strong outdoor lifestyle connected to Lake Superior. The appeal is nature access and breathing room while remaining tied to Sault Ste. Marie for employment and errands. It is not a place built around dense amenities, multi-family housing choice, or a walkable daily routine.

Why Prince Township

Lake Superior access

The area’s identity is closely linked to Lake Superior, with beaches and shoreline recreation playing a central role in why people choose to live here.

Low-density living

Housing is characterized by detached homes and cottages rather than multi-family inventory, appealing to buyers looking for quieter, more private residential living.

Four-season outdoors

Trails and year-round recreation are part of the area’s day-to-day draw, supporting an active lifestyle beyond just summer use.

Near Sault Ste. Marie

Being immediately west of Sault Ste. Marie makes it practical for commuters who want rural living without severing ties to the region’s main employment and service hub.

Living in Prince Township

Housing in Prince Township is dominated by detached homes and cottages, including some that were seasonal and have been converted for year-round use. Multi-family inventory is limited, so most options align with low-density, property-based living rather than building-based amenities.

A typical home is a detached house or cottage-style property designed around outdoor access and four-season practicality.

Day to day

Weekends in Prince Township tend to revolve around Lake Superior and the outdoors, with beach time, trail use, and other year-round recreation forming the backdrop. The pace is quieter and home-centred, with many outings focused on nature rather than a commercial main street.

Is Prince Township right for you?

May be a strong fit if you want

May be less suited if you prioritize

Buying in Prince Township

In Prince Township, look beyond the home itself to how the property functions for rural, four-season living and how it connects back to Sault Ste. Marie for work and services.

What to look at

Year-round readiness

Some properties are cottages that have been converted to year-round use. Confirm that the home’s construction, comfort, and core systems fit the way you plan to occupy it through all seasons.

Outdoor functionality

Given the Lake Superior and trail-oriented lifestyle, practical elements like gear storage, entrances designed for wet or snowy conditions, and durable finishes can matter as much as square footage.

Service dependence

The area is residential and low-density, with many needs handled through Sault Ste. Marie. Think through how often you’ll be travelling for errands, appointments, and work, and whether the location fits that routine.

Home type trade-offs

With limited multi-family inventory, choices often come down to different versions of detached homes and cottages. Compare properties by how their setting and condition support your intended use, not just by basic room count.

Selling in Prince Township

Selling in Prince Township is about making the lifestyle legible: buyers are weighing distinctive properties, not interchangeable homes. Clear presentation helps buyers understand how the home lives day-to-day, how it supports Lake Superior recreation, and how it fits a routine that often runs through Sault Ste. Marie.

What the marketing has to address

Lifestyle clarity

Show how the property supports an outdoor routine—where equipment goes, how entry and storage work, and how the home transitions between seasons.

Year-round story

If the home began as a seasonal cottage or has cottage characteristics, present what makes it suitable for year-round living, focusing on comfort, systems, and livability rather than just aesthetics.

Condition signals

In a market dominated by detached homes, buyers look for straightforward signals of upkeep and durability. Clean, specific information about the home’s state reduces guesswork when comparing one unique property to another.

Connection to Sault

Because the area is immediately west of Sault Ste. Marie and many residents commute or rely on it for services, make it easy to understand how the property fits that pattern of living—without overselling convenience.

The bottom line

Prince Township offers rural, low-density living tied directly to Lake Superior, paired with practical proximity to Sault Ste. Marie. It works well for buyers who want detached-home options and four-season outdoor access to be central, not occasional. It is not a match for those prioritizing multi-family housing choice or a walkable, amenity-dense daily routine.

This description is compiled from the figures above and from published sources. It is not a statistic.

Market pulse

Prince Township’s current for-sale market is small and selective, with 7 active listings posting a median asking price of $844,900 and averaging $440 per square foot. With listings sitting an average of 86 days on market so far, pricing appears to be met with measured demand—buyers may find room to negotiate on homes that have lingered, while investors should expect a slower pace and focus on property-specific value across the township’s mix of waterfront, rural, and estate-style housing.

AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.

Getting around

Prince Township covers about 150 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 Prince Township you are in — check the score for a specific address.

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