Shanty Bay, Ontario, Canada
As of September 4, 2026, the median asking price in Shanty Bay is $949,000, across 219 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 93 days.
39 new listings came to market in Shanty Bay in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $762 per square foot, based on the 16 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Shanty Bay are listed at an average of $2,194,774 across 155 active listings.
Vacant land in Shanty Bay are listed at an average of $678,794 across 31 active listings.
Condos in Shanty Bay are listed at an average of $336,789 across 18 active listings.
Commercial properties in Shanty Bay are listed at an average of $2,333,000 across 6 active listings.
Lake Simcoe calm, country close
Shanty Bay sits where the north shore of Kempenfelt Bay softens into rolling fields and wooded lanes—an old lakeside hamlet that still feels like a place you pass through slowly. Historic homes and converted cottages cluster near the water and along the village stretch, while quiet concession roads lead to pockets of newer estate builds set back behind mature trees. The shoreline brings that unmistakable Lake Simcoe light: bright mornings, long dusk reflections, and winter ice-fishing rigs in the distance.
Life here skews to people who want space without feeling isolated—families who prize bigger lots and outdoor time, and empty nesters trading city noise for a view and a woodlot. Days revolve around the bay and the backroads: cycling routes, early paddles, and weekend gatherings at nearby parks. With Barrie immediately south, Shanty Bay gets the convenience of big-box errands, restaurants, and services while keeping its own semi-rural pace.
Real estate follows the landscape. Waterfront and water-view properties command a premium and can vary widely by shoreline condition, road access, and whether a home is a winterized legacy cottage or a newer build. Away from the lake, buyers find detached homes on larger parcels, often with outbuildings, privacy, and a “country infrastructure” checklist (wells, septic, propane, and mature trees). Inventory tends to be limited and highly seasonal, with standout listings moving quickly when they offer clean lake access, modern mechanicals, and an easy commute into Barrie or onward toward the GTA.
Shanty Bay is currently showing limited live market data, suggesting low on-market inventory and fewer recent transactions to benchmark pricing with confidence. For buyers, this can mean fewer immediate options but potential opportunities when a listing does surface, while investors should expect higher uncertainty on short-term comparables and lean more heavily on property-specific fundamentals until more sales activity appears.
Walk Score 0 · Bike Score 26
The median asking price in Shanty Bay is $949,000, across 219 active MLS® listings as of September 4, 2026. The average asking price is $1,830,903. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 219 active MLS® listings in Shanty Bay as of September 4, 2026. 39 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Shanty Bay have been on the market an average of 93 days as of September 4, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.
Of the 219 homes currently listed in Shanty Bay, 71% detached houses, 14% vacant land, 8% condos, 3% commercial properties.
Shanty Bay 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 26.
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