Sydenham

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Sydenham, Kingston is $769,450, across 35 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 85 days.

5 new listings came to market in Sydenham in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $173 per square foot, based on the 9 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Sydenham are listed at an average of $1,184,755 across 11 active listings.

Condos in Sydenham are listed at an average of $772,967 across 6 active listings.

Heritage Streets, Waterfront Energy

About Sydenham

Sydenham sits just east of downtown Kingston, where limestone streets and old maples spill toward the lake. On summer evenings, the neighbourhood feels like a front porch to the city: people drifting along Ontario Street, festivals pulsing through Confederation Park, and the waterfront trail stitching together patios, docks, and historic facades. It’s a place where Kingston’s tourist heartbeat is visible—but daily life still runs on errands by foot, coffee in hand, and quick hellos with neighbours on the sidewalk.

The housing story is classic central Kingston: substantial heritage homes tucked on quiet blocks, divided properties and low-rise walk-ups that quietly house students, young professionals, and long-time residents, and a growing edge of newer condo living closer to the water. The streetscape shifts quickly from landmark architecture to compact urban apartments, with a steady stream of renovations—stone foundations being repointed, porches rebuilt, and interiors modernized while the exterior character stays intact.

Real estate here trades on location and lifestyle. Inventory tends to be competitive because buyers are chasing walkability (the walk score sits at 97) and a downtown-adjacent address with waterfront access. Expect a market mix: premium pricing for well-restored detached heritage homes, strong demand for tidy condos and updated units in converted buildings, and continued interest in low-maintenance living for those who want events, restaurants, and the lakefront as their backyard.

Market pulse

Sydenham currently has 54 active listings with a median asking price of $729,900 and an average of $211 per square foot, giving buyers and investors a clear snapshot of current pricing. Homes are taking an average of 84 days to sell, and with 11 new listings in the past 30 days, inventory is being replenished but the pace suggests a market where patience and value-focused negotiation can matter.

Getting around

Walk Score 97 · Transit Score 58 · Bike Score 64

Frequently asked questions about Sydenham

What is the average home price in Sydenham?

The median asking price in Sydenham, Kingston is $769,450, across 35 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $831,806. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Sydenham?

There are 35 active MLS® listings in Sydenham, Kingston as of August 12, 2026. 5 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Sydenham?

Homes currently listed in Sydenham, Kingston have been on the market an average of 85 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 Sydenham?

Of the 35 homes currently listed in Sydenham, Kingston, 31% detached houses, 17% condos, 11% vacant land, 11% townhouses.

Is Sydenham walkable?

Sydenham has a Walk Score of 97 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as a Walker's Paradise — daily errands do not require a car. Transit Score is 58. Bike Score is 64.

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