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October 2026 Hamilton Market Update: Lower Prices, Fewer Listings
Hamilton’s average residential sale price was $724,461 in October, down 7.7% from a year earlier. With fewer homes available and sales also lower, your neighbourhood and property type deserve a closer look.
Fewer Listings, With Prices Below Last Year
Hamilton recorded 424 sales in October, down 7.6% from October 2025. The $724,461 average sales price was 7.7% lower, while the median sales price was $655,000, down 6.4%.
There were 995 new listings, down 15.4% year-over-year, and 2,042 homes for sale at month-end, down 14.6%. Homes that sold spent an average of 40 days on market, compared with 39 days a year earlier. Fewer available homes did not translate into a shorter selling time compared with last October.
Hamilton Market Snapshot · October 2026
(All Residential)$724,461Down 7.7% year-over-year
All residential properties · Hamilton service area · Comparisons are with October 2025.
What These Numbers Mean for Your Home
The average price depends on which homes sold during the month. The median is the middle sale price. Neither tells us what a particular home should sell for without looking at its location, condition and recent comparable sales.
Hamilton’s 4.7 months supply of inventory uses month-end inventory and the average monthly closed sales from the previous 12 months. Community months-of-inventory figures are presented as supplied and may use a different calculation.
Detached-Home Spotlight: Four Local Communities
Dundas
The lowest inventory of these four communities.Dundas recorded 18 detached sales and 2.5 months of inventory. Homes that sold averaged 40 days on market. That gives a useful local reference, while the home’s condition and price range still matter.
| Detached single-family homes · October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $1,193,472 |
| Average Days to Sell (DOM) | 40 days |
| Months of Inventory | 2.5 months |
| New Listings | 31 |
| Number of Sales | 18 |
| Sale Price / Original List Price | 96.2% |
Ancaster
Allow time for the right match.Ancaster recorded 32 detached sales, averaging 89 days on market, the longest selling time among these four communities. For sellers, that suggests allowing a realistic timeline and reviewing current competition carefully.
| Detached single-family homes · October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $1,250,614 |
| Average Days to Sell (DOM) | 89 days |
| Months of Inventory | 4.8 months |
| New Listings | 63 |
| Number of Sales | 32 |
| Sale Price / Original List Price | 94.3% |
West Flamborough
A small sample needs perspective.West Flamborough reported 9.8 months of inventory and just four detached sales. Those sales averaged 60 days on market. With so few transactions, the average price and 99.0% original-list-price ratio can be strongly influenced by individual homes.
| Detached single-family homes · October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $935,000 |
| Average Days to Sell (DOM) | 60 days |
| Months of Inventory | 9.8 months |
| New Listings | 17 |
| Number of Sales | 4 |
| Sale Price / Original List Price | 99.0% |
Waterdown
A closer look at the local competition.Waterdown recorded 12 detached sales, averaging 53 days on market, with four months of inventory. Recent comparable sales can help put those figures into context for your own property or search.
| Detached single-family homes · October 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $1,157,815 |
| Average Days to Sell (DOM) | 53 days |
| Months of Inventory | 4 months |
| New Listings | 27 |
| Number of Sales | 12 |
| Sale Price / Original List Price | 97.0% |
These community figures cover detached single-family homes. West Flamborough is the supplied area and does not represent all of Flamborough. Community price ratios use original list price; Hamilton’s ratio uses the most recent list price.
My Take: Make Your Plan Local
Thinking of selling? Start with recent sales of homes like yours and the listings competing for the same buyers. October’s longer selling time in Ancaster is a reminder to plan your timeline carefully. A thoughtful asking price and strong presentation can help buyers understand your home’s value.
Planning to buy? Prices below last year’s averages may create options, but the right offer still depends on the individual home. Compare recent sales, review the property’s condition and ongoing costs, and keep your budget at the centre of the decision.
Your next move starts with your goals. A neighbourhood-level review can help turn the broader market numbers into a practical plan.
Curious what your home could sell for in today's market? I would be happy to prepare a personalized comparative market analysis, looking at recent comparable sales, current listings and your home's unique features. You will have a clearer picture of its current market value and a helpful starting point for your next move.
Call or text me directly at 905.929.6004. No pressure, just an honest conversation about what makes sense for you.
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