In December, just over 300 residential properties sold across Windsor-Essex County. While inventory levels increased compared to last year, pricing remained resilient for homes that were positioned correctly.

Key market highlights:

• Average sale price: $520,098

• Median sale price: $470,000

• Median days on market: 27 days

• Sale-to-list price ratio: 100.7%

This tells us the market is not slow — it’s selective. Buyers are active, but they are careful, well-informed, and comparing homes closely before making decisions.

Why Home Style Matters More Than Ever

One of the biggest takeaways from December’s Windsor-Essex market is that home style directly impacts value.

Two homes in the same neighbourhood can sell for vastly different prices simply because of layout, design, and buyer demand. Below are the exact average sale prices by home style across Windsor-Essex in December 2025.

Average Sale Prices by Home Style (December 2025)

• Bungalow: $449,593

• Ranch / One-Storey: $521,751

• Raised Ranch: $629,654

• Two-Storey: $721,482

• One-and-a-Half Storey: $400,609

• Townhome: $467,908

• Apartment / Condo: $390,281

The difference between a bungalow and a two-storey home exceeded $270,000 on average. This is why pricing a home based on “what the neighbour sold for” can be misleading if the styles don’t match.

What This Means for Windsor-Essex Home Sellers

The Windsor-Essex market has shifted away from broad pricing trends and into property-specific valuation.

Successful sellers in December had three things in common:

1. Accurate pricing from day one

2. Strong presentation and condition

3. A strategy tailored to their home style and location

Homes that were priced correctly continued to sell, often at or near asking price. Homes that were overpriced tended to sit longer and require price adjustments.

Leamington, Kingsville, and Essex: Local Markets Behave Differently

While this update looks at Windsor-Essex as a whole, local markets behave very differently.

• Leamington remains driven by detached homes, bungalows, and raised ranches, with strong appeal to downsizers and relocating buyers.

• Kingsville continues to command higher prices, supported by lifestyle demand, larger lots, and limited supply.

• Essex attracts buyers seeking value, space, and proximity to Windsor, keeping demand steady for family homes.

This is why local pricing strategies matter. A one-size-fits-all approach does not work across Windsor-Essex.

Pricing Today vs. Two Years Ago

Another key point sellers need to understand:
Today’s pricing is not based on 2021 or 2022 values.

Buyers now:

• Compare listings online before booking showings

• Analyze layout, condition, and value

• Focus heavily on recent comparable sales

Homes priced based on emotion or outdated sales data risk sitting on the market longer, even in desirable areas.

Thinking About Selling in Windsor-Essex?

If you’re considering selling in Windsor, LaSalle, Tecumseh, Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, or Lakeshore, the most important question is not “What is the market doing?” — it’s:

How is my specific home style performing right now?

A bungalow, raised ranch, and two-storey home will not follow the same pricing pattern, even on the same street.

If you’d like a data-driven breakdown of what your home would likely sell for today, based on December sales and your exact home style, I’m happy to provide that.

Written by Linda Hakr, REALTOR® | JUMP Realty Inc.
Serving Windsor-Essex, Leamington, Kingsville, Wheatley, and Chatham-Kent