Wellington County Real Estate Market at end July 2025
The Wellington County housing market in July 2025 continues to tilt in favour of buyers. More inventory is available and turnover is slower, even as home prices edge upward. Overall sales volumes have grown slightly year-over-year. However, there is a notable drop in unit sales. This, combined with surging listings, is reshaping the landscape for both buyers and sellers. This shifting dynamic creates opportunities for negotiation while underscoring the need for strategic positioning in the market.
Insights for Buyers
Inventory growth is the most significant trend in July. New listings surged 24.11% year-over-year to 664, providing buyers with more choice and greater leverage in negotiations. The sales-to-listings ratio has dropped to 38.55%, down 12.10% from last July, a clear sign of reduced competition for properties. Additionally, average days-on-market have lengthened to 37 days. They are up five days from last year. This gives buyers more time to evaluate options without the same urgency seen in previous years.
Prices, while rising, have not accelerated enough to erase these advantages. For July, the median sale price increased 2.32% to $772,500, and the average sale price rose 7.96% to $877,237. This indicates that while sellers are achieving higher prices, the pace of appreciation remains moderate compared to earlier years. The year to date average and median sales prices are following suit with a slight increase year over year. Buyers entering the market now face less pressure to submit aggressive offers above asking. They can focus on finding properties that align with long-term needs.
Insights for Sellers
Sellers are experiencing a more competitive environment, with total unit sales dropping 5.54% year-over-year to 256 transactions. This is compounded by a 57.14% increase in expired listings, signaling that many homes are not selling within their listing period. Pricing strategically and ensuring strong presentation will be critical for sellers to stand out in a crowded market.
While sales volumes have improved slightly—up 1.96% to $224.48 million—the growing inventory means that only well-positioned properties are commanding top dollar. The year-to-date average sale price of $845,588 represents a 3.17% gain over 2024, but this growth is occurring in a market where buyers have more negotiating power. Sellers must be prepared for longer listing periods and be flexible with conditions to secure a deal.
📊 Market Outlook
Looking ahead, Wellington County’s real estate market is likely to maintain its buyer-friendly stance through the remainder of 2025. The sustained increase in new listings (+26.39% YTD) combined with a sharp decline in the sales-to-listings ratio (down from 49.49% to 37.03% YTD) suggests that inventory will remain elevated. Opportunities will be strongest for buyers in the $550K–$749K segment, which has seen a 17.38% decline in sales, and for those exploring the high-end market, where $2M+ sales have grown by 66.67%, indicating evolving demand at the luxury level.
However, sellers who adapt quickly—by pricing realistically, highlighting unique property features, and leveraging professional marketing—can still achieve favourable results. With a slower market pace, both sides have the breathing room to make well-informed decisions. Success will depend on understanding and responding to these evolving conditions.
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