Grey Bruce Real Estate Market Update – August 2026

August 2026 Grey Bruce Real Estate Market Stats

The August 2026 real estate statistics from the OnePoint Association of REALTORS® show continued variation across Grey Bruce, with inventory levels and market activity differing considerably from one community to another.

As we move toward the fall market, the number of active listings, months of inventory and sale-to-list price ratios remain important indicators for both buyers and sellers. Some communities continue to see relatively strong buyer activity, while others are carrying considerably more inventory and properties are taking longer to sell.

Here is a closer look at the August 2026 numbers for the communities I follow most closely:

Owen Sound

• Active Listings: 136

• New Listings: 44

• Days on Market: 39 days

• Average Price: $460,750

• Months of Inventory: 7.6 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 96.0%

Owen Sound recorded 44 new listings during August and finished the month with 136 active listings. The average sale price was $460,750, while the median time on market was 39 days.

Chatsworth

• Active Listings: 41

• New Listings: 11

• Days on Market: 64 days

• Average Price: $533,000

• Months of Inventory: 8.2 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 90.0%

Chatsworth had 11 new listings in August and 41 active listings. Properties sold for an average of $533,000, with a median of 64 days on market.

Arran-Elderslie

• Active Listings: 45

• New Listings: 18

• Days on Market: 58.5 days

• Average Price: $387,500

• Months of Inventory: 11.3 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 95.1%

Arran-Elderslie recorded 18 new listings and 45 active listings in August. The average sale price was $387,500, with a median of 58.5 days on market.

West Grey

• Active Listings: 129

• New Listings: 30

• Days on Market: 68 days

• Average Price: $528,716

• Months of Inventory: 5.9 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 95.1%

West Grey saw 30 new listings during August, with 129 active listings. The average sale price was $528,716, while the median time on market increased to 68 days.

Southgate

• Active Listings: 94

• New Listings: 35

• Days on Market: 19.5 days

• Average Price: $813,750

• Months of Inventory: 11.8 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 97.0%

Southgate recorded 35 new listings and 94 active listings in August. The average sale price was $813,750, with properties selling for an average of 97.0% of their list price.

Meaford

• Active Listings: 129

• New Listings: 26

• Days on Market: 45.5 days

• Average Price: $742,000

• Months of Inventory: 6.5 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 95.9%

Meaford recorded 26 new listings during August and had 129 active listings. The average sale price was $742,000, with a median of 45.5 days on market.

Hanover

• Active Listings: 60

• New Listings: 15

• Days on Market: 31 days

• Average Price: $550,357

• Months of Inventory: 8.6 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 97.1%

Hanover had 15 new listings in August and 60 active listings. The average sale price increased to $550,357, with homes selling in a median of 31 days.

Grey Highlands

• Active Listings: 144

• New Listings: 43

• Days on Market: 46 days

• Average Price: $604,243

• Months of Inventory: 20.6 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 97.3%

Grey Highlands recorded 43 new listings and 144 active listings in August. At 20.6 months of inventory, buyers had a substantial selection of properties. The average sale price was $604,243, with a 97.3% sale-to-list price ratio.

Georgian Bluffs

• Active Listings: 135

• New Listings: 31

• Days on Market: 94 days

• Average Price: $642,300

• Months of Inventory: 27.0 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 92.6%

Georgian Bluffs recorded 31 new listings and 135 active listings in August. The average sale price was $642,300, while the median time on market was 94 days. The area was also carrying 27.0 months of inventory, indicating a substantial amount of available supply.

South Bruce Peninsula

• Active Listings: 178

• New Listings: 46

• Days on Market: 45 days

• Average Price: $540,650

• Months of Inventory: 8.9 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 94.5%

South Bruce Peninsula saw 46 new listings during August, with 178 active listings. The average sale price was $540,650 and the median time on market was 45 days.

Saugeen Shores

• Active Listings: 184

• New Listings: 58

• Days on Market: 50 days

• Average Price: $721,326

• Months of Inventory: 6.3 months

• Sale-to-List Price: 97.2%

Saugeen Shores recorded 58 new listings in August and finished the month with 184 active listings. The average sale price was $721,326, while properties sold for an average of 97.2% of their list price.

What Do the August Numbers Tell Us?

The August statistics reinforce the importance of looking at local market conditions rather than relying on a single Grey Bruce-wide number.

Inventory varied substantially across the communities in this report. Some areas had relatively moderate levels of inventory, while Grey Highlands and Georgian Bluffs had considerably more properties available relative to the pace of sales.

For buyers, higher inventory can provide more selection and potentially more negotiating opportunity. For sellers, these conditions make accurate pricing, strong presentation and an effective marketing strategy particularly important.

The sale-to-list price ratios also provide useful insight into buyer activity. Several communities continued to see properties selling close to their asking prices, including Grey Highlands at 97.3%, Hanover at 97.1%, Southgate at 97.0% and Saugeen Shores at 97.2%.

At the same time, the differences in days on market show that properties are not moving at the same pace throughout Grey Bruce. In some communities, well-positioned properties continue to sell relatively quickly, while other areas are experiencing significantly longer selling periods.

Looking Ahead to the Fall Market

As we move into September and the fall real estate market, the relationship between new listings, active inventory and sales activity will be important to watch.

Will inventory continue to build? Will buyers become more active as we move through the fall? And how will pricing respond to the varying levels of supply in each community?

The answers will likely be different depending on where you are buying or selling.

If you're thinking about making a move in Grey Bruce, the overall market statistics are a useful starting point—but your specific community, property type, location and price range all matter.

If you're curious about what the August numbers mean for your property or neighbourhood, I'd be happy to provide a more specific market analysis.

Source: OnePoint Association of REALTORS® – August 2026 Housing Market Statistics.