Are home prices holding up in Kingsville, Ontario? Yes. The MLS® benchmark price in the town of Kingsville was $624,300 in October 2026, up 1.2% from a year ago, while Windsor-Essex County was down 4.8%.

Kingsville, Ontario held its value in October better than almost anywhere else in Windsor-Essex. But there’s another side to the story. Sales slowed sharply, and sellers in the Kingsville area are facing more competition than they have in a while.

I’m Linda Hakr, a REALTOR® with JUMP Realty Inc. I live just down the road in Wheatley, and Kingsville is one of my favourite towns to work in. Here’s an honest look at both sides of October’s numbers, and what they mean if you’re buying or selling.

Town of Kingsville Market at a Glance: October 2026

Source: Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS® Residential Market Activity and MLS® Home Price Index Report, October 2026, MLS® Area 34 – Kingsville (town) and Area 30 – Kingsville (wider area), prepared by CREA.

Kingsville Prices Held Up While the County Slipped

The MLS® Home Price Index benchmark compares similar homes month to month, which makes it the most reliable way to track prices in a small town. In the town of Kingsville, the benchmark was $624,300 in October. That’s up 1.4% from September and up 1.2% from a year ago. Across Windsor-Essex County, the benchmark fell 4.8% over the same year.

The longer view is even stronger. Over three years, Kingsville’s benchmark is up 10.7%, while the county as a whole is down 3.5%. For single-family homes, the Kingsville benchmark was $643,900, essentially flat, down 0.7% from last year.

Why Kingsville’s Average Price Dropped 16.9%

If the benchmark went up, why did the average sale price fall to $507,633, down 16.9%? It comes down to which homes sold. With only nine sales in October, a few smaller or lower-priced homes selling in the same month can pull the average down a lot, even when similar homes are holding their value.

The year-to-date numbers give a steadier picture. From January to October 2026, 124 homes sold in the town of Kingsville, exactly the same as last year. The year-to-date average sale price was $579,540, and the median was $550,000.

Did Kingsville Homes Really Sell Over Asking?

In the town itself, the nine homes that sold in October averaged 102.6% of their asking price. That sounds like a hot market, but nine sales is a small sample. One or two strong sales can push that number over 100%, so I wouldn’t read it as the whole story.

The Wider Kingsville Area Tells a Different Story

Kingsville’s MLS® numbers also cover a wider area around town. When you look at single-family homes across that whole area, the picture changes:

• Only 13 houses sold in October, down 48% from last year.
• 115 houses were for sale at the end of the month.
• That’s 8.8 months of supply, about double the county’s 4.3 months for houses.
• The houses that sold went for 98.5% of asking on average.
• They still sold in a median of 20 days.

So the right homes are still moving. Buyers are out there, but they’re choosy, and a lot of homes are being left behind.

Kingsville condos

Condos in the Kingsville area are slower still. No apartment-style condos sold in October, eight were for sale, and only three have sold so far this year.

What the Bank of Canada Rate Hike Means for Kingsville

On October 28, 2026, the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, from 2.25% to 2.50%. Most of Kingsville’s October sales were already done by then, so these numbers don’t reflect it yet. Buyers using variable-rate mortgages or lines of credit will feel it first, and some may qualify for a little less than they did a month ago.

What This Means If You’re Buying in Kingsville

• You have more choice than you might expect, especially in the wider area around town.
• On homes that have been sitting, there’s room to negotiate.
• The best homes still sell in about three weeks, so be ready to move.
• Update your mortgage pre-approval before you start looking, since rates just went up.
• Kingsville has held its value well over three years, which matters if you plan to stay long term.

What This Means If You’re Selling in Kingsville

Your home has likely held its value. But you’re competing with a lot of other listings, and buyers can see every one of them. Price against what’s for sale right now, not just what sold last spring. With almost nine months of house supply in the wider Kingsville area, an ambitious asking price is hard to defend.

Presentation matters too. Buyers are picking the best of the bunch, so make sure your home shows well before it hits the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are home prices going down in Kingsville, Ontario?

Not according to the benchmark. Kingsville’s MLS® benchmark price was $624,300 in October 2026, up 1.2% from a year ago and up 10.7% over three years. The average sale price fell 16.9%, but that was driven by the small number and mix of homes that sold.

How long does it take to sell a house in Kingsville?

In October 2026, homes that sold in the town of Kingsville had a median of 20 days on market. Across the wider Kingsville area, there were 8.8 months of single-family supply, so well-priced homes sell quickly while overpriced ones can sit.

Is it a good time to sell in Kingsville?

It can be, if your home is priced right. Kingsville prices have held up better than most of Windsor-Essex, but sales slowed in October 2026 and sellers face more competition. Pricing against current listings from day one gives you the best chance.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Kingsville?

If you’re curious what your Kingsville home would sell for in today’s market, or you’re thinking about moving to Kingsville, Leamington, or Wheatley, I’d love to help. I’ll put together a real number for your home, no pressure.

Linda Hakr is a REALTOR® with JUMP Realty Inc., a three-time Top Producer, 2025 Gold Award winner, and ranked in the Top 5% at JUMP Realty, with 22 homes sold in 2025, a #1 ranking in Chatham-Kent on RateMyAgent, and 40+ five-star Google reviews. She serves Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent, including Kingsville, Leamington, Wheatley, and Chatham. Reach Linda at 519-654-6695, linda.hakr@jumprealty.ca, or lindahakrrealtor.ca.

Planning a move to Kingsville? Read Moving to Kingsville, Ontario? 12 Things Nobody Tells You and Best Neighbourhoods in Kingsville, Ontario: A Local Guide, or watch 12 Things Nobody Tells You About Kingsville.

Cheers, Linda Hakr, REALTOR®.