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Pickering, Ontario Real Estate Market Report

Durham Region, Ontario, Canada · Market data as of

Balanced Market
SellerBalancedBuyer
4.5 mo
Balanced Market

Pickering is currently a balanced market with 4.5 months of inventory and a 12-month median sale price of $865K. Neither side has a significant edge, so pricing and preparation matter more than timing.

Price Trajectory

How Pickering's median sold price is moving — year-over-year, by property type, and most recently.

$865Kmedian (12 mo)-4.4% YoYdown 4.4 percent year over year
$850Kmost-recent-quarter median (n=380)-1.7% vs the 12-month median

Recent sales are pricing below the trailing-year benchmark — the market is cooling.

Median sold price by property type (12 mo)
Property TypeMedianYoY
Freehold$960K
Condo$570K

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 1,245 sales and 452active listings · Data refreshes every morning

BWhat This Means for Buyers

Pickering is a balanced market with 4.5 months of inventory. Neither buyers nor sellers have a significant edge.

Homes are averaging 29 days on market. That's enough time to evaluate, but don't wait for steep discounts.

Focus on finding the right property at a fair price rather than trying to time the market.

SWhat This Means for Sellers

In this balanced market, pricing accurately is the most important factor for Pickering sellers.

Homes are selling at 99% of list price, and well-priced homes sell close to asking.

27% of homes sold above asking, so there's still competitive activity for the right properties.

Filters apply to statistics and charts below. Other sections show all property types.

452
Active Listings
1,245
Sold (12 mo)
$865K
Median Price
29 days
Avg DOM
99%
SP/LP Ratio
4.5
Months of Inventory
Updated daily
$921K
Average Price
Influenced by outliers
$865K
Median Price
Middle value of all sales
$1.14M
Benchmark Price
Tracks a typical home (CREA HPI)
$15K
Median Bid Delta
27%
Sold Above Asking
69%
Sold Below Asking

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.

Under 20 = Hot Market Over 60 = Slow Market
Average days on market by period
PeriodAvg Days on Market
2025-0719 days
2025-0829 days
2025-0930 days
2025-1030 days
2025-1137 days
2025-1244 days
2026-0138 days
2026-0229 days
2026-0327 days
2026-0423 days
2026-0522 days
2026-0625 days
2026-0731 days

How does this month compare?

Month-over-month and year-over-year changes in key metrics.

MetricCurrentLast MonthMoMSame Month Last YearYoY
Median Price$863K$835K+3.3%$890K-3.1%
Sales Count51158-67.7%22+131.8%
Avg DOM3125+24%19+63.2%

What's selling?

Breakdown of sales by property type over the past 12 months.

Listings by property type
Property TypeCountShare
Residential Freehold33073%
Residential Condo & Other12227%

The monthly stats tell one story. The daily trajectory tells another — here's how inventory is moving day by day.

Daily Market Trajectory

Updated daily

Most 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.

Under 4 mo = Seller'sOver 6 mo = Buyer's

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.

Absorption Rate SP/LP Ratio

Last 30 days · updated daily

Just Listed

Just Sold

Communities & Neighbourhoods in Pickering

Detailed market data for 10 areas within Pickering.

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Top Rated Schools

École secondaire Ronald-Marion
French PublicSecondary
9.4
EQAO /10
St Mary Catholic Secondary School
CatholicSecondary
9.2
EQAO /10
École élémentaire Ronald-Marion
French PublicElementary
9.1
EQAO /10
Gandatsetiagon Public School
PublicElementary
8.8
EQAO /10
Dunbarton High School
PublicSecondary
8.6
EQAO /10

Source: EQAO provincial assessment results

How does Pickering compare?

Key metrics for nearby cities in Durham Region. All figures are for residential properties over the past 12 months.

Market Pulse Score

49
Balanced Market
Mixed Signals

Driving factor: Absorption rate (0.3)

MOI
25%
Absorption
20%
SP/LP
20%
DOM
15%
Price Cuts
10%

Price Outlook

12-Month Projection
$842,512$885,067
Low confidence (24 months)Model: linear-trend-v1

Market forecasts are statistical estimates based on historical MLS trend data, months of inventory, and Bank of Canada rate data. This information is provided for general informational purposes only, does not constitute financial, investment, or professional real estate advice, and should not be relied upon for making purchasing or investment decisions. Forecasts do not replace a professional Comparative Market Analysis or certified appraisal by a licensed appraiser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Pickering, Ontario?
The median home price in Pickering, Ontario is $865K based on 1245 sales over the past 12 months. The average price is $921K. There are currently 452 active listings in Pickering.
Is Pickering a buyer's or seller's market?
Pickering is currently a balanced market with 4.5 months of inventory. The market is balanced, giving neither buyers nor sellers a significant advantage.
How long do homes take to sell in Pickering?
Homes in Pickering take an average of 29 days to sell (days on market). The median days on market is 19. This is a moderate pace, typical of a balanced market.
What is the months of inventory in Pickering?
Pickering currently has 4.5 months of inventory, calculated daily from live listing data. Months of inventory measures how long it would take to sell all current listings at the current sales rate. Under 4 months typically indicates a seller's market, while over 6 months indicates a buyer's market.
How much do homes sell above or below asking in Pickering?
In Pickering, the median sale price is $15K below asking price. 27% of homes sold above asking and 69% sold below asking over the past 12 months. The sale-price-to-list-price ratio is 99%.
What are the real estate market trends in Pickering, Ontario?
The Pickering real estate market has prices trending downward with a median price of $863K in the most recent month. Prices changed +3.3% compared to the previous month. There were 51 sales in the month with an average of 31 days on market.

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 July 21, 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 Pickering and surrounding areas.

Jeff Chisholm, Sales Representative

Chisholm Real Estate Team at Direct Realty Ltd., Brokerage

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