The statistics provided in this release are based on information from the ITSO MLS® System. Multiple MLS® Systems operate within Ontario, and while none can be guaranteed to include every property listed or sold within a given area, they effectively illustrate market trends.
WATERLOO REGION, ON (April 2, 2025) —In March, a total of 459 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 23.1 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year and a decline of 45.2 per cent compared to the average number of homes sold in the previous ten years for the same month.
“March’s housing market shows a significant shift from last year’s dynamics, with sales activity cooling while inventory levels have reached their highest point for March since 2015,” notes Christal Moura, spokesperson for the Waterloo Region market. “This changing landscape is providing buyers with more options and time to make informed decisions.”
Total residential sales in March included 259 detached homes (down 24.7 per cent from March 2024), and 98 townhouses (down 24.0 per cent). Sales also included 60 condominium units (down 29.4 per cent) and 40 semi-detached homes (up 8.1 per cent).
In March, the average sale price for all residential properties in Waterloo Region was $771,915. This represents a 4.4 per cent decrease compared to March 2024 and a 0.5 per cent increase compared to February 2025.
The total number of homes available for sale in active status at the end of March was 1,700, an increase of 58.4 per cent compared to March of last year and 72.9 per cent above the previous ten-year average of 983 listings for March.
The total inventory across the market increased by 68.4 percent, resulting in a 3.2-month supply of all property types by the end of March. Condominium apartments had the highest inventory, with 6.9 months’ supply, followed by townhouses with 4.2 months’ supply and detached homes with 2.3 months’ supply. The number of months of inventory represents the time it would take to sell all current inventories at the current sales rate.
The average time to sell a home in March was 28 days, compared to 24 days in the previous month. In March 2024, it took 19 days for a home to sell, and the five-year average was 14 days.
Cornerstone emphasizes the importance of consulting a local REALTOR® when considering buying or selling property in the Waterloo Region. Their expertise can provide valuable insights into the current market conditions, enabling individuals to make well-informed decisions aligned with their goals and preferences.
WATERLOO REGION, ON (April 2, 2025) —In March, a total of 459 homes were sold in the Waterloo Region via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System of the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone). This represents a 23.1 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year and a decline of 45.2 per cent compared to the average number of homes sold in the previous ten years for the same month.
“March’s housing market shows a significant shift from last year’s dynamics, with sales activity cooling while inventory levels have reached their highest point for March since 2015,” notes Christal Moura, spokesperson for the Waterloo Region market. “This changing landscape is providing buyers with more options and time to make informed decisions.”
Total residential sales in March included 259 detached homes (down 24.7 per cent from March 2024), and 98 townhouses (down 24.0 per cent). Sales also included 60 condominium units (down 29.4 per cent) and 40 semi-detached homes (up 8.1 per cent).
In March, the average sale price for all residential properties in Waterloo Region was $771,915. This represents a 4.4 per cent decrease compared to March 2024 and a 0.5 per cent increase compared to February 2025.
- The average price of a detached home was $921,985. This represents a 3.6 per cent decrease from March 2024 and an increase of 2.3 per cent compared to February 2025.
- The average sale price for a townhouse was $622,231. This represents a 6.6 per cent decrease from March 2024 and an increase of 1.2 per cent compared to February 2025.
- The average sale price for an apartment-style condominium was $457,925. This represents a 5.5 per cent decrease from March 2024 and an increase of 4.8 per cent compared to February 2025.
- The average sale price for a semi was $663,145. This represents a decrease of 2.5 per cent compared to March 2024 and a decrease of 1.1 per cent compared to February 2025.
“While both average prices and the HPI declined on a year-over-year basis, we’re seeing month-over-month price stability in most housing categories. The increased inventory, now at a 3.2-month supply, is creating a more balanced market environment compared to the tight conditions we’ve experienced in recent years,” said Moura. “This shift is particularly evident in the condominium segment, where we now have nearly seven months of inventory available.”
There were 1,180 new listings added to the MLS® System in Waterloo Region last month, an increase of 15.5 per cent compared to March last year and a 2.4 per cent decrease compared to the previous ten-year average for March.
The total number of homes available for sale in active status at the end of March was 1,700, an increase of 58.4 per cent compared to March of last year and 72.9 per cent above the previous ten-year average of 983 listings for March.
The total inventory across the market increased by 68.4 percent, resulting in a 3.2-month supply of all property types by the end of March. Condominium apartments had the highest inventory, with 6.9 months’ supply, followed by townhouses with 4.2 months’ supply and detached homes with 2.3 months’ supply. The number of months of inventory represents the time it would take to sell all current inventories at the current sales rate.
The average time to sell a home in March was 28 days, compared to 24 days in the previous month. In March 2024, it took 19 days for a home to sell, and the five-year average was 14 days.
Cornerstone emphasizes the importance of consulting a local REALTOR® when considering buying or selling property in the Waterloo Region. Their expertise can provide valuable insights into the current market conditions, enabling individuals to make well-informed decisions aligned with their goals and preferences.
View our HPI tool here to learn more: https://www.cornerstone.inc/stats/
Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® cautions that average sale price information can help identify long-term trends but should not be to indicate that specific properties have increased or decreased in value. The average sale price is calculated based on the total dollar volume of all properties sold. Months Supply is the inventory of homes for sale at the end of a given month, divided by the average monthly closed sales from the last 12 months. Those requiring specific information on property values should contact a Waterloo Region REALTOR®. REALTORS® have their fingers on the pulse of the market. They know the questions to ask, the areas to probe and what to look for so that you get a complete picture of the property and community you’re considering.