Tay, Ontario
As of September 27, 2026, the median asking price in Tay is $739,900, across 114 active MLS® listings.
Those listings have been on the market an average of 90 days.
19 new listings came to market in Tay in the last 30 days.
Detached homes in Tay are listed at an average of $842,891 across 106 active listings.
Georgian Bay quiet, trailside living
Tay is the kind of place where the horizon is often water and the loudest “traffic” can be a gull overhead. Set along the southern shore of Georgian Bay, the township is stitched together by small neighbourhood nodes—Victoria Harbour, Port McNicoll, Waverley, and the homes backing onto the Tay Shore Trail—each with its own pockets of waterfront calm, wooded side roads, and long driveways. With a Walk Score of 0, daily life here is decidedly car-first: groceries, schools, and errands mean a short drive, while evenings tend to revolve around decks, docks, and trail walks.
There’s history in the bones of the area, especially around Port McNicoll, once a busy rail-and-shipping point on the bay. Today, that working-waterfront legacy shows up in the harbour views, marinas, and the steady rhythm of seasonal residents returning each summer. Year-round locals include retirees drawn by the quiet and space, trades and commuting households who value land and garage/workshop potential, and families who want a more relaxed pace within reach of Midland and the broader Simcoe County corridor.
Real estate in Tay leans heavily detached: bungalows, side-splits, cottages converted to four-season use, and waterfront properties that command a clear premium—particularly where there’s direct bay access or mature trees and privacy. In newer pockets, you’ll see infill builds and updated interiors aimed at buyers who want modern finishes without losing the cottage-country feel. The market tends to be driven by lifestyle more than convenience: storage for boats and ATVs, proximity to the trail and the water, and lots that offer breathing room are often the deciding features.
Tay, Ontario’s current for-sale market offers broad choice across the township’s mix of waterfront pockets, rural concessions, and established residential areas, with 114 active listings at a median asking price of $739,900. With listings averaging 90 days on market so far and 19 new listings added in the past 30 days, conditions suggest a steady pace where buyers and investors can take time to compare home types and sub-areas, while well-priced properties may still be the ones that move first.
AI-written commentary on the active MLS® listing snapshot as of September 27, 2026. Not financial advice.
Tay covers about 139 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 Tay you are in — check the score for a specific address.
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