December 2025 Market Report: 2025 Halton Region Housing Market Ends With Buyer-Favourable Conditions
January 6, 2026
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Oakville, ON, JANUARY 6, 2026 – The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board (OMDREB) reports a pronounced seasonal slowdown across the Halton Region (Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, and Burlington) housing market in December 2025, with sales and new listings declining sharply month-over-month as the year came to a close. Prices softened across most segments, reinforcing a market environment that increasingly favours buyers.
“Across the Halton Region, the average sale price of single-family homes fell 6.0% from November to $1,347,391, which is 9.5% lower than December 2024. Transaction volume dropped 31.5% month-over-month to 200 sales, consistent with what we typically see at year-end. New listings of single-family homes dropped 59.3% from November to 222, which is slightly below last December’s levels. Despite fewer listings, 91% of single-family homes sold below asking price, and only 8% sold above list price, less than half the level recorded one year ago. Average days on market rose to 45 days, up from 40 in November,” says OMDREB President Heidi Noel.
“December’s figures follow the usual year-end slowdown, while reflecting the ongoing rebalancing taking place in our local market. As homes take longer to sell and prices trend below asking, buyers continue to benefit from greater negotiating power, and sellers are encouraged to approach pricing and preparation thoughtfully as we move into 2026. OMDREB expects market activity to remain subdued through the winter months, with renewed momentum typically emerging in early spring” continues Noel.
She adds, ”Smart decision-making depends on timely, localized market insight. Buyers and sellers benefit from choosing an OMDREB REALTOR® who understands Halton’s micro-neighbourhood trends, informed by both recent sales activity and longer-term local patterns that influence value.”
Key Highlights in the Halton Region:
Single-Family Homes
- Average price: $1,347,391 (-6% MoM; -9.5% YoY)
- Sales: 200, down 31.5% from November
- Average days on market: 45
Townhouse and Condo Market
- Average price: $839,652 (-6.6% MoM; stable year-over-year)
- Sales: 173, down 27.9% from November
- Average days on market: 49
Municipal Highlights
- Oakville saw average single-family prices decline to $1.68 million (-18.1% YoY), with longer selling times and fewer listings.
- Milton recorded a -12.3% YoY decline in single-family pricing to $1.1 million, though sales activity slowed significantly.
- Halton Hills experienced limited activity but notable price variability due to low transaction counts.
- Burlington prices eased across both single-family and condo segments.
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