Windsor Essex Real Estate Market Update, September 2026: Only 33 Percent of Homes Sold

The Windsor Essex market is telling a clear story so far this September. Here are the real MLS numbers, in plain language, and what they mean for your family.

So far this September, 967 homes were put up for sale on MLS across Windsor Essex County, and only 320 sold. That means only about 33 out of every 100 homes actually found a buyer. If you're buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on your home's value, this is the number that explains what's happening 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 across Lakeshore, Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Kingsville, Leamington, Essex County, and Chatham. I've spent nine years helping families just like yours buy and sell here.

The Real Numbers for Homes

The average price homes sold for is just over $564,000. The median is just over $507,000. I always give you both, because the average gets pulled up by a smaller number of higher priced homes, while the median is the more honest picture of what a typical home actually sold for. The average time to sell a home is 49 days.

The Number Most Updates Skip

123 homes expired, and another 481 were cancelled. An expired home sat on the market for its full agreement and never sold. A cancelled home was pulled by its seller before that happened, usually because it wasn't getting the activity the family hoped for. Together that's 604 homes, almost twice as many as the 320 that sold.

What does that tell you? A lot of those homes were priced above what buyers were willing to pay right now, and some families simply didn't have to sell and chose to wait. If you're buying, don't assume every cancelled home means a desperate seller. Pay attention to how long it sat and why it came off the market, that tells you which ones are worth a second look.

The Condo Market

134 condos were put up for sale so far this month and only 27 sold, about 20 out of every 100. The average price condos sold for is just over $350,000 and the median is just over $342,000. 10 condos expired and 54 were cancelled, 64 in total, more than double the number that sold. Condos are taking an average of 62 days to sell, longer than homes.

What This Means If You're Buying

More choice, more time, and real room to negotiate, especially on homes and condos that have been sitting or have come back after a cancellation. You are not walking into a bidding war on every home right now.

What This Means If You're Selling

Pricing and presentation aren't nice to have, they're the difference between selling and becoming one of the 604 homes that didn't. Homes priced for today's market, in great condition and marketed properly, are still selling, it's just taking about 49 days on average.

The Bottom Line

967 homes put up for sale, 320 sold, 604 that didn't. 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. I don't believe in guessing, and I don't think you should have to either.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes sold in Windsor Essex County in September 2026? So far this September, 967 homes were put up for sale on MLS and 320 sold, about 33 out of every 100.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Windsor Essex County right now? It leans toward a buyer's market. When roughly 40 or fewer out of every 100 homes listed actually sell, that generally signals a buyer's market. Between 40 and 60 is considered balanced, and above 60 tends to favour sellers. September 2026 is sitting at about 33, which puts real negotiating room in buyers' hands without signaling a market crash.

Why do so many homes expire or get cancelled? Expired homes ran out their full agreement without selling. Cancelled homes were pulled by the seller, often because activity wasn't what they hoped for or because the family didn't have to sell. Many of these homes were priced above what buyers were willing to pay at the time.

What is the median home price in Windsor Essex County right now? The median is just over $507,000. The average, just over $564,000, is pulled higher by a smaller number of higher priced homes, so the median is the more accurate picture of what a typical home sold for.

How long does it take to sell a home in Windsor Essex County right now? The average is 49 days for a home and 62 days for a condo.

Is now a good time to buy a condo in Windsor Essex County? The data suggests buyers have room. Only 27 of 134 condos sold so far this September, and condos are averaging 62 days to sell, longer than homes, which gives buyers more time and more negotiating room.

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 do with only 33 out of 100 homes selling? Start with the median, just over $507,000, not the average and not what a neighbour's home was asking. If your home is comparable to what's actually selling, priced honestly and presented well, you're in a real position to sell. If you're already put up for sale 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 help me? Yes. With 967 homes put up for sale and only 320 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 Essex County from the GTA. What does this tell me? It tells you well-informed buyers currently have real leverage here. It also tells you that 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 about 20 percent sold this month and homes are taking 62 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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