Southampton, Ontario, Canada
As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Southampton is $624,900, across 74 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 114 days.
16 new listings came to market in Southampton in the last 30 days.
Asking prices work out to about $452 per square foot, based on the 4 listings that report floor area.
Detached homes in Southampton are listed at an average of $904,402 across 44 active listings.
Vacant land in Southampton are listed at an average of $384,381 across 21 active listings.
Lake Huron sunsets, Main Street ease
Southampton is the kind of Lake Huron town where the day’s pace is set by the water—morning walks along the sandy shoreline, sailboats easing in and out of the harbour, and a downtown that still works on foot. High Street is the spine: cafés, small shops, and essentials clustered close enough that you can park once (or not at all) and spend an afternoon wandering. With a Walk Score around 74, it’s notably walkable for a lakeside community, especially in the core and near the beach.
The neighbourhood’s identity is deeply seasonal—summer brings cottagers, cyclists, and packed patios—yet it doesn’t empty out in the off-season the way some resort towns do. Long-time residents, retirees drawn to the waterfront lifestyle, and families looking for a calmer rhythm mix with second-home owners who arrive on Fridays and leave Sunday night. Local institutions like the marina, the beach, and the Saugeen River mouth shape the town’s routines, while community events and a strong volunteer spirit keep the calendar busy beyond peak tourist months.
Real estate here reads like a timeline: legacy cottages tucked into mature, treed streets; bungalows and detached homes built for practical year-round living; and newer subdivisions expanding at the edges as Saugeen Shores grows. Renovations are common—many older cottages have been modernized into full-time residences or short-term rental-ready properties—while buyers often weigh proximity to the water and High Street against lot size and winter comfort. The market tends to move with the seasons, with heightened competition when spring and summer showcase Southampton at its best and inventory patterns reflecting its blend of primary homes and recreational ownership.
Southampton currently has 113 active for-sale listings with a median asking price of $649,900, averaging $524/sqft, and properties are taking about 144 days on market, pointing to a slower-paced environment with more room for negotiation. With 23 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is still coming online, giving buyers and investors a wider selection and time to be selective, while sellers may need competitive pricing and strong presentation to stand out.
Walk Score 74 · Bike Score 69
The median asking price in Southampton is $624,900, across 74 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $720,139. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.
There are 74 active MLS® listings in Southampton as of August 12, 2026. 16 of them came to market in the last 30 days.
Homes currently listed in Southampton have been on the market an average of 114 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 74 homes currently listed in Southampton, 59% detached houses, 28% vacant land, 5% townhouses, 1% duplexes.
Southampton has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Very Walkable — most errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 69.