Northumberland housing prices have dipped significantly in comparison to this time last year – and there’s a decrease in sales activity across most regions in the Central Lakes Association of Realtors’ coverage area, according to the latest monthly data.
“As 2025 nears its end, market conditions continue to favour buyers,” said CLAR President Christine Riley, following the release of the association’s November 2025 housing market statistics. “Strong inventory levels and steadier price trends are creating solid opportunities for those entering the market for the first time and for buyers planning their next move.”
In Northumberland, the average selling price of a home also dropped in comparison to October figures – from $712,876 to $671,436 – and this represents a dip of about 5.81 per cent.
Meanwhile, according to association data from this time last year, the average selling price of a home was recorded at $741,262, translating to a nearly $70,000 decrease in year-over-year figures.
In November, a reported 82 sales were recorded. In comparison, in October 2025, there were 137 sales and this time last year 106 sales were reported in Northumberland. An increase in “active listings” – climbing to 622 – was also detailed in November, according to the association.
However, under the average times homes spent on the market, those figures remained virtually unchanged: 57 in November 2025 versus 58 in November 2024.
Across most regions, the association said the numbers show a decrease in sales activity as the fall market winds down. And while several areas also experienced price adjustments, inventory levels remain “healthy.” This is supporting market balance and providing buyers with a range of options, said the association.
In comparison to other areas, nearby Hastings had 115 sales with the average selling price coming in at $529,139, which actually represents a 5.25 per cent hike from October. More than 270 new listings were showing, up from 244 last year.
Homes in the Hastings County area spent an average of 30 days on the market last month.
In Durham, the average selling price had a sharper dip of more than 7 per cent when comparing year-over-year figures and an approximate 1.28 per cent drop when comparing sales to October 2025.
However, the average price of a home there still came in higher at more than $904,200.
In the neighboring Kawartha area, the average selling price was $652,436, representing an 8.7 per cent drop in year-over-year figures – but the association noted when comparing recent year data, the market still continues to demonstrate stability under longer-term trends.
In Peterborough, prices went up about 2.6 per cent year-over-year, reaching $638,555 in comparison to $622,002. Home sales declined from about 175 to 136 from October to November this year but were still up from 125 this time last year.
Finally, in Prince Edward County, 16 sales were recorded in November compared to 49 in October and 22 this time last year. The average selling price was mostly “holding steady” at $719,595, and active listings also jumped to 303, the association reported.
In this area, homes spent an average of 90 days on the market in November.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
