Perth, Ontario Real Estate Market Report
Lanark, Ontario, Canada · Market data as of
Seller's MarketPerth is currently a seller’s market with 3.5 months of inventory and a 12-month median sale price of $494K. Low inventory means sellers have more leverage, and well-priced homes are selling quickly.
Price Trajectory
How Perth's median sold price is moving — year-over-year, by property type, and most recently.
Recent sales are pricing below the trailing-year benchmark — the market is cooling.
| Property Type | Median | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold | $518K | — |
| Condo | $418K | — |
Sold residential · trailing 12 months · aggregated MLS data. Property types with fewer than 10 sales are omitted.
Most market reports are old by the time you read them. Boards publish monthly, usually two weeks after the month closes. Every figure on this page is calculated daily from live MLS data, so you're seeing today's market, not last month's summary.
Based on 94 sales and 33active listings · Data refreshes every morning
BWhat This Means for Buyers
With only 3.5 months of inventory, Perth is a seller's market. Buyers should be prepared to act quickly and come in with strong offers.
Homes are averaging 39 days on market, so well-priced properties move fast.
Consider getting pre-approved and having your offer strategy ready before you start viewing.
SWhat This Means for Sellers
Sellers are in a strong position. Low inventory means your home will get more attention.
13% of homes sold above asking price, so strategic pricing could trigger competitive offers.
Homes are selling at 97% of list price on average.
Filters apply to statistics and charts below. Other sections show all property types.
Prices have been trending downward over the past 12 months. Here's how that breaks down across price ranges and time.
How fast are homes selling?
Average days on market over time. Lower numbers mean homes are selling faster.
| Period | Avg Days on Market |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 42 days |
| 2026-04 | 29 days |
| 2026-05 | 26 days |
| 2026-08 | 40 days |
How does this month compare?
Month-over-month and year-over-year changes in key metrics.
| Metric | Current | Last Month | MoM | Same Month Last Year | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $433K | $455K | -4.9% | -- | -- |
| Sales Count | 4 | 14 | -71.4% | -- | -- |
| Avg DOM | 73 | 40 | +82.5% | -- | -- |
What's selling?
Breakdown of sales by property type over the past 12 months.
| Property Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Freehold | 32 | 97% |
| Residential Condo & Other | 1 | 3% |
The monthly stats tell one story. The daily trajectory tells another — here's how inventory is moving day by day.
Daily Market Trajectory
Updated dailyMost market reports use 30-day rolling averages. By the time you see a shift, it already happened weeks ago. This chart tracks inventory daily so you can spot trajectory changes as they happen.
Last 30 days · updated daily
Speed and competitiveness are two sides of the same coin. Here's how aggressively homes are trading.
How competitive is this market?
Absorption rate and sale-to-list price ratio show how aggressively homes are trading.
Last 30 days · updated daily
Just Listed
Just Sold
Communities & Neighbourhoods in Perth
Detailed market data for 1 area within Perth.
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Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative
Chisholm Real Estate Team
Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage
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Market Pulse Score
Driving factor: Absorption rate (0.3)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Current Mortgage Rates in Ontario
1 year fixed
2.50%
Bank of Canada Posted Rate
3 year fixed
5.19%
Bank of Canada Posted Rate
5 year fixed
6.09%
Bank of Canada Posted Rate
Prime (variable)
2.65%
Posted rates from Bank of Canada · Updated September 17, 2026
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How We Calculate These Statistics
Data source: Statistics are calculated from MLS listing data provided under license from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and participating Real Estate boards.
Months of Inventory (MOI):Active listings divided by the monthly sales rate for the selected period (1, 3, 6, or 12 months). Under 4 months generally indicates a seller's market; over 6 months indicates a buyer's market.
SP/LP Ratio: Sale Price to List Price ratio calculated as the median of (sale price / list price) across all sold properties with valid pricing data.
Home Price Index (HPI):CREA's aggregate composite benchmark index tracking price changes for a typical home, adjusted for property mix differences over time.
Update frequency: Data refreshes every 30 minutes via Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR). Daily snapshot metrics update once per day.
Coverage: Includes all residential property types listed on the MLS for Perth and surrounding areas.
Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative
Chisholm Real Estate Team at Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage
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