JANUARY 2026 MARKET REPORT: Halton Region Housing Market Opens 2026 With Increased Listings and Steady Buyer Activity
February 5, 2026
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Oakville, ON, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 – The Oakville, Milton and District Real Estate Board (OMDREB) reports that the Halton Region housing market began 2026 with a notable increase in new listings and steady buyer engagement, as both buyers and sellers cautiously re-entered the market following the year-end slowdown.
Across the Halton Region (Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills and Burlington), the average sale price reached $1,402,556 in January, up 3.1% from December, though still 5.0% lower than January 2025. 183 single-family homes sold, down 11.2% month-over-month and 12.9% year-over-year, reflecting typical seasonal conditions.
New listings of single-family homes rose sharply to 561, a 152.7% increase from December, signalling renewed seller confidence at the start of the year. The average days on market for the same segment declined to 40, improving from 46 days in December.
“January felt like a reset month across the Halton Region. The numbers show a market easing back into motion after the holidays,” says Heidi Noël, President of OMDREB. “A surge in new listings tells us sellers are stepping forward early, while buyers are moving carefully and making thoughtful decisions. Pricing right matters more than ever, and buyers have room to negotiate.”
“Activity is expected to build gradually as we head toward spring, shaped by interest rate expectations, affordability, and confidence,” Noël adds. “OMDREB continues to work closely with government and local leaders to support housing solutions that keep Halton one of the most desirable places to live and invest
She concludes, “In a market like this, local insight makes all the difference. Working with an OMDREB REALTOR® who understands trends at each neighbourhood level helps buyers and sellers move forward with clarity and confidence.”
Key Highlights in the Halton Region:
Single-Family Homes
- Average price: $1,402,556, up 3.1% month-over-month, down 5.0% year-over-year
- Sales: 183, down 11.2% from December
- New listings increased 163.2% month-over-month
Townhouse and Condo Market
- Average price: $770,846, down 8.3% from December and 10.7% year-over-year
- Sales: 136, down 23.6% month-over-month
- Average days on market increased to 54 days, indicating a slower pace in this segment
Local/Municipal Highlights
- Oakville: Single-family prices averaged $1.79 million, down 3.5% year-over-year, while condo and townhouse prices averaged $779,229, down nearly 20% annually.
- Milton: Single-family prices averaged $1.23 million, up modestly 1.5% year-over-year, with strong listing growth early in the month.
- Halton Hills: Single-family prices averaged $1.14 million, down 2.8% year-over-year, with sales slightly higher month-over-month.
- Burlington: Single-family homes averaged $1.30 million, down 13.0% year-over-year, while condo and townhouse prices averaged $735,557.
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