Simcoe County Real Estate Market Report – March 2025

Spring has arrived, and the Simcoe County real estate market is showing signs of seasonal momentum. While sales activity is picking up month-over-month, year-over-year comparisons reveal a more nuanced picture with significant increases in listings and a notable decline in average sale prices. Here's how the numbers shaped up in March.

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Simcoe County – Residential Market Overview

Year-Over-Year (March 2025 vs. March 2024)

• Sales: 492 vs. 460 — ▲ 6.96%
• Average Price: $807,260 vs. $881,265 — ▼ 8.40%
• New Listings: 2,022 vs. 1,098 — ▲ 84.15%
• Active Listings: 2,098 vs. 1,283 — ▲ 63.52%
• Months of Inventory: 4.26 vs. 2.79 — ▲ 52.89%

Month-Over-Month (March 2025 vs. February 2025)

• Sales: 492 vs. 304 — ▲ 61.84%
• Average Price: $807,260 vs. $784,287 — ▲ 2.93%
• New Listings: 2,022 vs. 849 — ▲ 138.16%
• Active Listings: 2,098 vs. 1,283 — ▲ 63.52%
• Months of Inventory: 4.26 vs. 4.22 — ▲ 1.04%

The month-over-month surge in both sales and listings is expected as buyers and sellers re-engage for the spring market. However, with inventory levels steadily climbing, buyers are benefitting from increased selection and negotiating power.

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Local Market Snapshots

Barrie

• Sales: 166 (▲ 9.93% MoM, ▼ 27.51% YoY)
• Average Price: $734,169 (▲ 0.57% MoM, ▼ 4.47% YoY)
• New Listings: 522
• Active Listings: 412
• Average Days on Market: 33

Sales in Barrie increased slightly over last month, but remain well below March 2024 levels. Prices have held steady, and inventory has remained flat, creating a more balanced market environment.

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Bradford West Gwillimbury

• Sales: 46 (▲ 58.62% MoM, ▲ 4.55% YoY)
• Average Price: $1,052,454 (▲ 2.57% MoM, ▼ 5.68% YoY)
• New Listings: 146
• Active Listings: 148
• Average Days on Market: 20

Bradford experienced a healthy rebound in sales activity this month, although average prices remain lower than this time last year. Listings are up substantially, contributing to better conditions for buyers.

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Clearview

• Sales: 14 (▲ 75.00% MoM, ▲ 100.00% YoY)
• Average Price: $910,893 (▼ 9.12% MoM, ▼ 24.65% YoY)
• New Listings: 60
• Active Listings: 55
• Average Days on Market: 102

Despite doubling in sales year-over-year, Clearview saw the steepest annual price decline in Simcoe County. This is likely due to lower-priced properties trading hands or a temporary shift in inventory mix.

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Essa

• Sales: 21 (▲ 40.00% MoM, ▼ 25.00% YoY)
• Average Price: $931,379 (▲ 24.19% MoM, ▲ 7.81% YoY)
• New Listings: 85
• Active Listings: 117
• Average Days on Market: 39

Essa saw a strong price rebound compared to last month, pushing values above 2024 levels. New listings have more than doubled from February, relieving some pressure from a previously tight inventory.

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Innisfil

• Sales: 43 (▼ 8.51% MoM, ▼ 44.16% YoY)
• Average Price: $919,167 (▲ 10.27% MoM, ▼ 5.29% YoY)
• New Listings: 233
• Active Listings: 363
• Average Days on Market: 30

Innisfil remains in a slower market cycle, with sales down significantly year-over-year. However, average prices rebounded in March, and listing activity saw a notable uptick.

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Orillia

• Sales: 25 (▼ 13.79% MoM, ▼ 26.47% YoY)
• Average Price: $645,229 (▲ 15.77% MoM, ▼ 14.26% YoY)
• New Listings: 87
• Active Listings: 73
• Average Days on Market: 30

Orillia’s average price saw the largest month-over-month increase in the region, but that gain is relative to February’s market dip. Sales remain soft, keeping inventory stable.

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Oro-Medonte

• Sales: 12 (▼ 25.00% MoM, ▼ 47.83% YoY)
• Average Price: $913,750 (▲ 6.03% MoM, ▼ 17.46% YoY)
• New Listings: 67
• Active Listings: 60
• Average Days on Market: 40

Oro-Medonte is in a transitional phase, with fewer transactions but a modest price recovery this past month. Days on market ticked up slightly, pointing to cautious buyer behaviour.

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Springwater

• Sales: 16 (▲ 77.78% MoM, ▼ 11.11% YoY)
• Average Price: $1,038,244 (▼ 6.89% MoM, ▼ 14.52% YoY)
• New Listings: 68
• Active Listings: 55
• Average Days on Market: 49

Springwater saw one of the strongest month-over-month increases in sales volume, while average prices declined. This could suggest more movement in mid-range properties and improved buyer activity.

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Final Thoughts

As we head deeper into the spring market, Simcoe County is seeing a sharp increase in both inventory and buyer activity. However, pricing remains softer compared to last year in most areas. The rise in new listings offers a window of opportunity for buyers to make more considered moves, while sellers need to be strategic with pricing and presentation.

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