WATERLOO REGION, ON (November 3, 2023) — In October, there were 559 homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Waterloo Region Association of REALTORS® (WRAR), representing an increase of 12.2 per cent compared to the previous year and a decline of 24.4 per cent compared to the previous 5-year average for the month.
Total residential sales in October included 329 detached (up 6.1 per cent from October 2022), and 129 townhouses (up 51.8 per cent). Sales also included 64 condominium units (down 3.0 per cent) and 32 semi-detached homes (no change).
In October, the average sale price for all residential properties in Waterloo Region was $767,848. This represents a 0.6 per cent increase compared to October 2022 and a 0.1 per cent increase compared to September 2023.
- The average price of a detached home was $890,591. This represents a 1.1 per cent increase from October 2022 and an increase of 0.1 per cent compared to September 2023.
- The average sale price for a townhouse was $644,511. This represents a 1.4 per cent increase from October 2022 and an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to September 2023.
- The average sale price for an apartment-style condominium was $476,166. This represents a decrease of 2.6 per cent from October 2022 and a decrease of 4.8 per cent compared to September 2023.
- The average sale price for a semi was $658,133. This represents an increase of 5.7 per cent compared to October 2022 and a decrease of 2.4 per cent compared to September 2023.