APRIL 2026 MARKET REPORT: Halton Region Housing Market Accelerates In April With Strong Grains In Transaction Volume
May 5, 2026
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Oakville, ON, MAY 5, 2026 – The Oakville Milton & District Real Estate Board (OMDREB) reports a significant surge in housing market activity across the Halton Region in April 2026, with real estate transactions rising sharply as the spring market gained momentum.
Across the Halton Region, single-family home transaction volume reached 408 sales, representing a 33.3% increase month-over-month and a 12.1% gain compared to April 2025, signalling renewed strength in buyer demand.
New listings of single-family homes also rose significantly, with 1,077 properties entering the market, up 30.9% from March, though still 8.9% below last year’s levels. This indicates improving inventory conditions, though supply remains tighter than in 2025.
Despite stronger activity, the market continues to favour buyers in negotiations: 83.1% of homes sold below asking price, while only 14.7% sold above list, well below last year’s levels. The average days on market declined to 29 days, down from 32 in March, suggesting that well-priced homes are moving more quickly.
Total dollar volume reached $637.8 million, a 46.1% increase month-over-month and 16.3% higher year-over-year, reflecting both increased sales activity and moderately rising prices.
“April’s results point to early signs of activity as the spring market begins to build.” said Heidi Noel, President of OMDREB. “We’re seeing strong gains in sales and a levelling off of average prices, particularly in the single-family segment. At the same time, buyers remain price-conscious, with most sales happening at less than asking price. This reflects a market that is active, but still favouring buyers.”
“We expect this momentum to carry into the summer. More moderate pricing is helping in the short term, but there’s still work to do to support buyers who have been waiting on the sidelines. OMDREB and our industry partners are focused on tackling barriers to homeownership and keeping Halton a great place to live,” Noel adds.
She concludes, “When it comes time to enter the market, buyers and sellers should contact an OMDREB REALTOR® to provide them with a seamless transaction from start to finish.”
Key Segment Highlights:
Single-Family Homes
- Average price: $1,563,158, up 9.6% month-over-month and 3.8% year-over-year
- Sales: 408, up 33.3% from March and 12.1% year-over-year
- New listings: 1,077, up 30.9% month-over-month, but down 8.9% year-over-year
- Average days on market: 29
Townhouse and Condominium Market
- Average price: $794,948, up 1.4% month-over-month, but down 10.6% year-over-year
- Sales: 277, up 6.5% month-over-month, but down 4.5% year-over-year
- New listings increased modestly month-over-month
- Average days on market: 34
Local/Municipal Highlights:
Oakville
- Single-family average price: $2.04M (+4.4% YoY)
- Townhouse/condo average price: $871,776 (-1.5% YoY)
- Sales activity increased significantly across both segments
Milton
- Single-family average price: $1.19M (-3.2% YoY)
- Townhouse/condo average price: $737,013 (-14.9% YoY)
- Strong month-over-month gains in both sales and new listings
Halton Hills
- Single-family average price: $1.15M (flat YoY)
- Townhouse/condo average price: $944,919 (+3.4% YoY)
- Market activity softened slightly
Burlington
- Single-family average price: $1.31M (-3.6% YoY)
- Townhouse/condo average price: $751,006 (-17.1% YoY)
- Continued steady transaction growth
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