If you own a home in Kingsville, the 2025 market numbers tell an important story — especially when you line them up against the rest of Windsor-Essex. Kingsville continues to hold its position as one of the region’s higher-priced and more lifestyle-driven markets, even as buyers have become more selective.

In this update, I’ll walk through Kingsville’s 2025 sales activity, average prices, what types of homes performed best, and what this means if you’re thinking about selling in 2026.

2025 Sales Activity in Kingsville

Kingsville is a smaller market than Windsor or Lakeshore, but it remains very active and competitive.

• 242 residential sales were recorded in Kingsville in 2025.

• This keeps Kingsville firmly on the map as a desirable community within Windsor-Essex.

• While volume is smaller than in larger centres, demand remains steady thanks to Kingsville’s unique lifestyle appeal.

For homeowners, that means there is still a clear buyer pool for well-presented properties, particularly in established neighbourhoods and sought-after pockets of town.

Average Home Prices in 2025

Pricing is where Kingsville continues to stand out in Windsor-Essex.

• The average residential sale price in Kingsville for 2025 was approximately $558,000.

• This keeps Kingsville positioned among the higher-priced communities in the region.

• Strong pricing has held up even as buyers have become more cautious with interest rates and affordability in mind.

If you own a home in Kingsville, this average helps frame where your property may sit in today’s market — but your exact value will still depend on location, style, condition, and recent comparable sales.

Why Buyers Choose Kingsville

Numbers tell one part of the story, lifestyle tells the rest.

Kingsville attracts a specific type of buyer, often relocating from other parts of Windsor-Essex or beyond, who are looking for:

• Larger lots and more outdoor space

• Character homes and established neighbourhoods

• Proximity to wineries and Lake Erie

• A walkable, small-town feel with a strong sense of community

These “lifestyle buyers” tend to prioritize quality of life over simply finding the lowest-priced home in the region, and that has helped support Kingsville values through different market cycles.

Which Home Styles Performed Best

Not every property type moves the same way in a shifting market. In 2025, some styles clearly stood out.

Homes that performed especially well included:

• Well-maintained bungalows

• Ranch-style homes on good lots

• Updated two-storey homes in established neighbourhoods

Buyers placed a premium on properties that felt move-in ready or only needed light cosmetic updates. Homes that showed well in photos and in person — clean, decluttered, and well staged — continued to attract strong interest and competitive offers.

How Today’s Buyers Are Behaving

One of the biggest shifts in 2025 wasn’t just in the numbers, but in buyer psychology.

• Buyers in Kingsville are more discerning and cautious with their offers.

• They’re comparing more properties, watching days on market, and paying close attention to pricing.

• They expect condition, presentation, and pricing to align with the data — not just seller expectations.

This doesn’t mean homes aren’t selling. It means the gap between “well-positioned” and “overpriced” properties has become more obvious.

What This Means if You’re Thinking About Selling

If you’re a Kingsville homeowner considering a move in 2026, the 2025 data offers some clear guidance:

• Pricing matters more than ever. Homes listed in line with recent comparable sales are still selling.

• Presentation is a difference-maker. Clean, updated, and well-staged homes stand out in listing photos and draw more showings.

• Strategy should be data-driven. Relying on what neighbours “got last year” without checking the numbers can lead to longer days on market and price reductions.

The good news: Kingsville remains a strong, desirable market. With the right strategy, sellers can still achieve solid results — even in a more selective environment.

Curious What Your Kingsville Home Could Sell For?

Every home is different, and averages only tell part of the story. Your street, lot, layout, updates, and overall presentation will all influence your final sale price.

If you’d like a detailed, no-pressure breakdown of what your Kingsville home could sell for in today’s market — based on actual 2025 data and current buyer activity — I’d be happy to help.

• I’ll review recent comparable sales in your area

• Factor in your home’s style, size, and condition

• Outline a realistic price range and suggested strategy

You can reach me directly any time to get started.

About the Author

I’m Linda Hakr, REALTOR® with JUMP Realty, working with buyers, sellers, and relocations throughout Kingsville, Windsor-Essex, Leamington, and Chatham-Kent. Each month, I analyze real market data so local homeowners can make confident decisions — without guesswork.

If you own a bungalow, ranch, two-storey, or another style of home in Kingsville and you’re curious how it fits into today’s market, feel free to reach out.