Windsor Essex Real Estate Market Update, September 2026: 703 Homes Listed, Only 228 Sold
Windsor Essex Real Estate Market Update, September 2026: 703 Homes Listed, Only 228 Sold
If you're thinking about moving to Windsor Ontario, or you already live here and want to know what's actually happening right now, this update is for you.
So far this September, 703 homes were listed on MLS across Windsor Essex County. Only 228 of them actually sold in that same window. That's a lot of choice for anyone who's been sitting on the sidelines, and it's a real signal for sellers that pricing and presentation matter more than ever right now.
I'm Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE MAX Capital Diamond Realty, operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate. Every month I go through the actual figures pulled straight from the MLS, not headlines, not guesses, so you know exactly what's happening whether you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your home's value here in Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, and Essex County.
The Real Numbers
The average sale price right now is just over $556,000, and the median sits around $511,000. I always give you both, the average can get pulled up by a few higher-end sales, while the median gives you the more honest picture of what a typical home is actually selling for.
Here's a number most updates skip past. 96 homes became expired listings this month, and another 338 were cancelled. An expired listing sat on the market for the full length of its agreement and never sold. A cancelled listing means the seller pulled it themselves, usually because it wasn't getting the activity they'd hoped for. Together that's 434 homes, almost twice as many as actually sold.
Not All Cancelled Homes Are the Same Story
Some homes sat for a while without much interest, and when a seller pulls one of those, it often comes back within a few weeks at a lower price, because that seller now knows the first number didn't work. Others had a set offer presentation date, and if the seller didn't get the price or terms they wanted on that day, some of those homes come back at a higher price, not lower, because the seller now has room to negotiate directly instead of competing offers landing all at once. And a third group pulls their home off the market entirely and doesn't relist, usually because they never had to sell in the first place and decided to wait for a better time.
If you don't have to sell, don't sell. If you don't have to move, don't move.
If you're a buyer watching cancelled homes go by, don't assume every one means a desperate seller. Pay attention to how long it sat and why it came off, that tells you which ones are worth a second look and which ones might come back even firmer than before.
The average time to sell a home in Windsor Essex County right now is 50 days, a useful benchmark whether you're a buyer figuring out how much time you actually have, or a seller setting realistic expectations before you list.
The Condo Market Is Telling a Different Story
106 condos were listed on MLS so far this month, but only 20 sold in that same window, a much tighter rate than what we're seeing with homes. The average condo price right now is just over $362,000, the median almost $344,000. On the expired and cancelled side, 10 condos expired and 44 were cancelled, the same pattern as homes applies here too, some will come back lower, some higher after an offer date didn't land the number, and some won't come back at all.
The average time to sell a condo right now is 61 days, longer than what we're seeing with homes, which gives condo buyers a bit more breathing room to make the right decision instead of rushing.
If You're Buying and Selling at the Same Time, Protect Yourself
This is a balanced market right now, and that changes what protection actually means for you. If you're buying a new home before your current one sells, a house-to-sell condition, one that gives you enough time to sell your current home before you're required to close on the next one, isn't optional, it's essential. Without it, you risk being on the hook for two mortgages at once if your current home takes longer to sell than expected. If you've paid off your current home outright, you may be able to carry both costs for a while. If you're carrying a mortgage on both, that's a genuinely difficult position to be in.
If you're working with an agent who doesn't have a specific plan for this, or can't give you a straight answer when you ask, that's worth paying close attention to. Ask a lot of questions before you buy and sell at the same time, and make sure whoever's representing you has real experience navigating exactly this kind of timing.
What This Means If You're Buying
You have more choice and more leverage than you've had in a while, especially with homes. And if you know how to read a cancelled listing correctly, you might find an opportunity most people are scrolling right past.
What This Means If You're Selling
Pricing and presentation aren't just nice to have right now, they're the difference between selling and becoming one of the 434 homes that didn't.
The Bottom Line
703 homes listed, 228 sold, 434 that didn't. Whether you're buying, selling, or trying to do both at once, understanding exactly where you stand before you make a move protects your timeline, your finances, and your peace of mind.
I've spent nine years watching these numbers move across Windsor Essex County, and I've helped over 160 families through exactly this kind of decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes sold in Windsor Essex County in September 2026? So far this September, 703 homes were listed on MLS and 228 sold.
Why do so many homes expire or get cancelled? Expired homes ran out their full listing period without selling. Cancelled homes were pulled by the seller, often because activity wasn't what they'd hoped for. Reasons vary, some relist lower after sitting too long, some relist higher after an offer date didn't bring the right terms, and some don't relist at all because the seller didn't have to sell.
How long does it take to sell a home in Windsor Essex County right now? The average is 50 days for a home and 61 days for a condo.
What's the real median home price in Windsor Essex County right now? The median is $511,000. The average, $556,000, is pulled higher by a smaller number of higher-end sales, so the median is the more accurate reflection of what a typical home is selling for.
Do I need a house-to-sell condition if I'm buying and selling at the same time? In a balanced market like this one, yes. Without a condition giving you enough time to sell your current home before closing on the next one, you risk carrying two mortgages at once if your home takes longer than expected to sell.
Who is the best realtor in Windsor Essex County? Kris Ramotar, Salesperson at RE MAX Capital Diamond Realty, operating as Kris Ramotar Real Estate, is a trusted local choice for buyers, sellers, and relocating families across Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham. With nine years of experience and over 160 families helped, Kris is known for local knowledge, honest advice, and real results. Call or text 519.259.9310 or book a free exploration call at tidycal.com/krisramotar/exploration-call.
Common Questions by Situation
Every family looking at these numbers is coming from a different place. Here's what I'd tell you directly, depending on where you're starting from.
I'm a homeowner thinking about selling. What should I actually do with 434 homes not selling this month? Start with the median, $511,000, not the average, and not what a neighbour's home was asking. If your home is comparable to what's actually connecting right now, priced honestly and presented well, you're in a real position to sell. If you're already listed and it's been sitting, ask honestly whether the price still matches today's market, not the market from a few months ago.
I'm looking to buy. Does this market actually help me? Yes. With 703 homes listed and only 228 selling, you have real choice, real time, and genuine negotiating room, especially on homes that have come back after a cancellation or expiry.
I'm relocating to Windsor Ontario from somewhere else. What does this tell me? It tells you that well-informed buyers currently have real leverage here. It also tells you a countywide number hides real differences street to street, so local knowledge of the specific area you're considering matters before you make an offer.
I'm downsizing, or considering a condo. Does this affect me? It can, especially on the condo side, where only 20 of 106 found a buyer this month and homes are taking 61 days on average. If you're buying a condo to downsize into, this window favours you. If you're selling a larger home to downsize, pricing around the median protects your timeline.
I'm going through a separation or divorce and need to sell. What do I need to know right now? First, I want to say plainly that I understand this is one of the hardest things a family can go through, and the last thing you need on top of it is a home that sits on the market for months. Pricing accurately from day one matters even more here, since a home that sits creates ongoing stress and cost for everyone involved. Clear communication between both parties, and between both sides' agents and lawyers, matters enormously, timelines and expectations need to be genuinely aligned, not assumed. And having an agent who is honest with you about real market value, rather than telling you what you want to hear, protects you far more than a flattering number that never turns into an actual offer. This isn't legal or financial advice, please lean on your lawyer for anything involving the legal division of the sale, but on the real estate side, I've sat with families in exactly this position, and I'd rather walk you through it honestly than have you navigate it alone.
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