NOW AVAILABLE: Full July 2026 Guelph real estate market data
Whether you’re buying your first home, preparing to sell, investing, or simply curious about your property’s value, understanding the Guelph real estate market can help you make more confident decisions. This page combines the latest MLS® statistics with local market expertise to give you a clear picture of what’s happening across Guelph’s housing market.
The charts in this document have been created from our own data- the same data that is trusted month after month for both GuelphToday and Magic 106.1FM.
Updated every month by Beth & Ryan Waller, you’ll find current home prices, sales activity, inventory levels, neighbourhood trends, interactive charts, and expert analysis designed to help buyers, sellers, and homeowners stay informed. Scroll down to explore the latest market snapshot and discover what’s driving today’s Guelph real estate market.
What the Numbers Mean
What is happening in the Guelph real estate market?
Guelph is currently experiencing a balanced market that is beginning to favour buyers. Inventory has increased, sales are slower and buyers have more negotiating room, while average prices have remained relatively stable.
Biggest Takeaway
More homes are available and buyers are taking longer to make decisions, but well-priced properties are still selling and overall home values have remained comparatively resilient.
Guelph Market Scorecard
Based on the latest available Guelph MLS® data Jan 1- July 31, 2026. Charts and data are created and owned by Beth and Ryan Waller and cannot be re-used without written permission.
Market Balance
Balanced to buyer-friendly
Inventory
Healthy selection
Buyer Leverage
Increasing
Average Prices
Relatively stable
Sales Activity
Slower than last year
Seller Advantage
Depends on pricing
What This Means for Buyers
Buyers have more selection, fewer rushed decisions and greater opportunity to negotiate on price, conditions and closing dates. The strongest opportunities are often listings that have been on the market longer or have already adjusted their asking price.
What This Means for Sellers
Buyers remain active, but they are more selective. Homes that are prepared properly and priced accurately can still attract strong interest, while listings that begin above market value may take longer to sell.
What This Means for Homeowners
Slower sales do not automatically mean sharply falling home values. Average prices have remained fairly stable, although results can vary considerably by neighbourhood, property type, condition and price range.
What We Are Watching
The key indicators are inventory growth, mortgage rates, buyer activity and the number of homes requiring price reductions. Together, these will help determine whether the market remains balanced or shifts further toward buyers.
Beth & Ryan’s Take
A slower market is not the same as a falling market
The biggest misconception right now is that slower sales must mean home prices are falling rapidly. That’s not what the current Guelph data shows. Buyers have more choice and negotiating room, but desirable homes that are priced correctly are still attracting interest. With more than 75% of homes selling below the asking price, We would describe the current market as “balanced”, with a modest advantage beginning to shift toward buyers.
Guelph’s housing market is offering buyers more choice while prices remain relatively stable.
The Guelph real estate market continues to operate under more balanced conditions. Inventory has grown, buyers have more properties to compare and monthly sales remain below last year’s levels. Despite that shift, average sale prices have held up relatively well, particularly for detached homes.
Prices Are Holding
Guelph’s overall average sale price reached $756,427 in July, with detached homes averaging $865,000.
$756,427 average priceBuyers Have More Choice
There are currently 625 active listings, split almost evenly between detached homes and condominiums or townhouses.
625 active listingsSales Remain Softer
July recorded 143 sales, compared with 167 one year earlier. Buyers continue to be active, but they are taking a more selective approach.
143 homes soldWhat This Means for Buyers and Sellers
Buyers have more negotiating power and time to compare options, but attractive properties can still generate strong interest. For sellers, accurate pricing, preparation and presentation are more important than they were in a fast-moving seller’s market.
2026 Year-to-Date Market Snapshot
Guelph home prices and sales by property type
The overall Guelph market is made up of property segments that can perform quite differently. Compare year-to-date average sale prices and sales activity for all residential homes, detached houses and condominiums or townhouses.
All Residential Homes
Average Sale Price
$766,277
Compared with $797,492 during the same period in 2025.
▼ 3.9% year over yearHomes Sold
894
Compared with 1,033 sales during the same period in 2025.
▼ 13.5% year over yearDetached Homes
Average Sale Price
$869,114
Compared with $890,943 during the same period in 2025.
▼ 2.5% year over yearDetached Homes Sold
601
Compared with 705 sales during the same period in 2025.
▼ 14.8% year over yearCondos & Townhouses
Average Sale Price
$555,340
Compared with $596,629 during the same period in 2025.
▼ 6.9% year over yearCondos & Townhouses Sold
293
Compared with 328 sales during the same period in 2025.
▼ 10.7% year over year
Reporting period:
January 1–July 30, 2026 compared with January 1–July 30, 2025.
Source:
Beth & Ryan Waller analysis of City of Guelph residential MLS®
sales data reported through OnePoint / PropTx.
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Market averages tell part of the story. See our analysis of recent Guelph home sales, including actual sale prices, property types and neighbourhood activity.
Explore Recently Sold Homes in Guelph →Guelph Average Sale Price by Property Type
Compare the overall average residential sale price in Guelph with detached homes and condominiums or townhouses. Select a timeframe to explore recent price trends.
Understanding the Overall Average
The total average is influenced by both home values and the mix of properties sold. A month with a greater proportion of detached-home sales can raise the overall average, even when prices within each property category have changed very little.
Source: Guelph MLS® residential sales data. Condo/townhouse figures include condominium and townhouse properties.
Homes Sold in Guelph
Track the number of residential properties sold each month in Guelph. Monthly sales volume helps show how active the market is and how buyer demand is changing over time.
Sales Activity Remains Below Last Year
Guelph recorded 143 residential sales in July 2026, compared with 167 in July 2025. Through the first six months of the year, 894 homes sold, down from 1033 during the same period in 2025.
Source: Guelph MLS® residential sales data.
Current Inventory in Guelph
Inventory measures how many homes are currently available for sale. Months of inventory helps show whether market conditions are favouring buyers, sellers or neither side strongly.
Active Listings
564
Residential properties currently available for sale across Guelph.
Months of Inventory
3.8
The estimated number of months required to sell the current inventory at the recent pace of sales.
What Does 3.8 Months Mean?
At 3.8 months of inventory, Guelph is operating within a generally balanced market. Buyers have more selection than they did during the most competitive years, while properly priced homes can still attract strong interest.We expect months of inventory to rise from this point forward into the end of year.
Buyers Have More Choice, but Condition and Pricing Still Matter
Inventory is almost evenly divided between detached homes and condominiums or townhouses. Greater selection gives buyers more room to compare properties, but homes that are well presented and accurately priced continue to stand out.
Source: Guelph MLS® residential listing and sales data, Jan 1- Jul 31/26.
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Explore Guelph Neighbourhood Market Trends
There is no single definition of a neighbourhood performing well. Sellers may be interested in price growth, while first-time buyers may prefer areas where prices have become more attainable. These different market stories show how conditions varied across Guelph during the first half of 2026.
Price Momentum
Neighbourhoods with the largest year-over-year increase in average sale price.
More Attainable Prices
Areas where average sale prices declined, potentially creating opportunities for value-focused buyers.
Most Active Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhoods with the greatest number of residential sales during the first half of 2026.
Relatively Stable Prices
Neighbourhoods where average prices remained comparatively close to the same period last year.
Explore Guelph’s Neighbourhoods on the Map
Not sure where one Guelph neighbourhood ends and another begins? Use our interactive map to explore the city’s different areas, understand their approximate boundaries and open detailed local neighbourhood guides.
Neighbourhood boundaries are approximate and are intended as a helpful local guide rather than an official municipal boundary reference.
Open Full Interactive MapChanges in average sale price do not necessarily mean that every home gained or lost the same amount of value. Results can be influenced by the number, style, size and price range of homes sold during each period. Smaller neighbourhoods may experience larger percentage changes because fewer sales are included.
Source and timeframe: Beth & Ryan Waller analysis of Guelph residential MLS® sales data. Results compare sales from January 1–June 30, 2026 with January 1–June 30, 2025. Average prices are rounded to the nearest dollar and percentage changes are rounded to one decimal place. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Original Guelph market analysis you can rely on
Every market report is prepared by Beth & Ryan Waller using current residential MLS® data, local market knowledge and neighbourhood-level analysis—not automated national statistics.
Local MLS® Data
Every statistic comes directly from residential MLS® activity within the City of Guelph using OnePoint / PropTX.
Updated Monthly
Our market reports are refreshed every month with the newest sales, inventory and pricing information available.
Neighbourhood Analysis
We study each Guelph neighbourhood individually to identify local trends that city-wide averages often miss.
Interpreted Locally
The numbers are reviewed and explained by Beth & Ryan Waller based on real conversations with buyers, sellers and homeowners every week.