Tavistock

Tavistock, Ontario, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Tavistock is $684,900, across 17 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 65 days.

7 new listings came to market in Tavistock in the last 30 days.

Asking prices work out to about $296 per square foot, based on the 5 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Tavistock are listed at an average of $718,243 across 14 active listings.

About Tavistock

Tavistock is a small, tight-knit community within the Township of East Zorra-Tavistock in Perth County, with a traditional small-town main street feel, older tree-lined residential blocks, and newer low-rise subdivisions. Housing is primarily detached single-family homes with some semis and limited purpose-built rental stock, attracting families, tradespeople, and commuters seeking relative affordability compared with Kitchener-Waterloo and Woodstock. Day-to-day amenities cluster along Woodstock St. N/S and nearby arterials: local grocery/pharmacy services, restaurants, community facilities, parks, and the Tavistock & District Recreation Centre (arena/fields). Demographics skew family-oriented with a meaningful share of owner-occupiers, which tends to support stable property upkeep and lower tenant churn, but can mean fewer rental listings and more competition for quality tenants when rentals do come up.

Schools serving the area include Tavistock Public School (AVON MAITLAND DSB) and St. Joseph’s Catholic School (Huron-Perth Catholic DSB), with additional secondary options in nearby communities. Transit is largely car-dependent; there is no urban rapid transit, and most commuting is by highway connections to Woodstock, Stratford, and Kitchener-Waterloo, making proximity to main routes and parking important for rental appeal. Real estate trends typically reflect a mix of steady end-user demand and spillover from larger employment centres: price growth can be volatile year-to-year, but longer-term appreciation has been supported by limited new supply and buyers trading space for commute time. Investors should underwrite conservatively for liquidity (fewer comparable sales, longer marketing times in softer markets) while benefiting from generally stable tenant demand for family homes and townhouses.

Market pulse

Tavistock’s Tavistock neighbourhood currently has 25 active listings with a median asking price of $762,400 and an average of $349 per square foot. Homes are taking about 64 days to sell on average, suggesting a more measured pace where buyers may have room to negotiate, while investors should budget for longer holding times. With 11 new listings in the past 30 days, fresh inventory is coming to market and may create more choice and price competition in the near term.

Getting around

Walk Score 53 · Bike Score 47

Frequently asked questions about Tavistock

What is the average home price in Tavistock?

The median asking price in Tavistock is $684,900, across 17 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $675,306. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Tavistock?

There are 17 active MLS® listings in Tavistock as of August 12, 2026. 7 of them came to market in the last 30 days.

How long do homes stay on the market in Tavistock?

Homes currently listed in Tavistock have been on the market an average of 65 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

Is Tavistock walkable?

Tavistock has a Walk Score of 53 out of 100, which Walk Score classifies as Somewhat Walkable — some errands can be accomplished on foot. Bike Score is 47.

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