I'm Kris Ramotar. I live in Belle River and work from my home office here. My main office is in Windsor. I have lived in the Lakeshore area for 23 years, and I have helped more than 160 families buy and sell across Windsor-Essex since 2017 with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty. This page is my honest, no-hype guide to the whole region: what homes cost right now, which town fits you best, and what to know before you move here.

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WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY MARKET SNAPSHOT

Last updated: November 2026. I refresh these numbers every quarter.

 

Here is Windsor-Essex County in September 2026, from the Canadian Real Estate Association. There were 2,226 homes for sale across the county, 48.4 percent above the ten year September average, with 5.3 months of homes on the market.

Here is the same month from the Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS. In September 2026, 357 homes sold, down 17.55 percent from a year earlier. The average sale price was $561,421, down 3.94 percent. The median sale price was $505,000, down 4.72 percent. There were 1,140 new listings.

Lakeshore is the hottest part of the county right now. In October 2026, 37 homes sold in Lakeshore, with a median sale price of $640,000, and homes sold for about 98 percent of their asking price. There were 72 homes for sale, with a median list price of $787,000. Source: my October 2026 MLS market report. In Belle River, 6 homes sold in October, with a median sale price of $542,500.

What this means for you: buyers have choice and negotiating power they have not had in years. That puts us in balanced territory, leaning toward buyers. Roughly one in three listed homes is selling right now. Sellers need sharp pricing and strong presentation from day one, because the market is selective. If you want to know what your street is doing rather than the county average, that is exactly what I do every day.

WHICH TOWN IN WINDSOR-ESSEX FITS YOU?

There is no single best town in Windsor-Essex. The right one depends on your commute, your budget, and how you want to live. Here is my honest one line on each place, and each one links to its own full guide.

 

Lakeshore is where I live. Small waterfront towns on Lake St. Clair, with Belle River at its heart and the marina at your doorstep.

 

Windsor is the city. Neighbourhoods, restaurants, the riverfront, and the Detroit border minutes away.

Tecumseh is the established suburb on Lake St. Clair, 10 to 15 minutes from downtown Windsor, with strong schools.

 

LaSalle is suburban comfort minutes from Windsor, with a real waterfront, 50 kilometres of trails, and the Vollmer recreation complex.

 

Amherstburg is the historic town on the Detroit River, about 25 to 30 minutes from Windsor.

Kingsville is Canada's southernmost town, on the Lake Erie shore with wineries around the corner.

 

Leamington is the Sun Parlour of Canada, the Tomato Capital, with Point Pelee minutes away.

 

Essex County is small towns, farmland, and wineries along the Lake Erie shore.

Chatham is its own city and market in Chatham-Kent, about 50 minutes east on the 401, with an average sale price of $410,946 in July 2026.

RELOCATING TO WINDSOR-ESSEX

Most of the families I help move here are coming from the GTA, and a few come from Calgary, other provinces, and the United States. Here is what surprises them most.

 

First, the price gap is real. In September 2026, the average home in the GTA sold for $1,006,409. Here in Windsor-Essex, the average was $561,421. That is roughly half the price. Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board and Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS.

Second, you are closer to Toronto than you think. Toronto is about 370 kilometres away, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours on Highway 401. VIA Rail runs 4 trains a day to Toronto in about 4 hours and 24 minutes. Windsor International Airport has direct flights to Toronto Pearson and Toronto Island in about an hour, plus Ottawa, Montreal, and Calgary. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is about 20 to 30 minutes away across the bridge.

Third, the border is part of daily life here. Windsor is Canada's southernmost city, sitting right across the river from Detroit. The Ambassador Bridge has connected the two cities since 1929. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel runs downtown to downtown in minutes. And the Gordie Howe International Bridge opened on July 27, 2026, a new six lane crossing that connects Interstate 75 in Detroit straight to Highway 401 in Windsor. It is open 24 hours a day, and it even has a path for walking and cycling.

What surprises newcomers most is the pace. Life here is slower than the GTA, and you will drive almost everywhere outside downtown Windsor. That is the trade for space, water, and a mortgage that leaves room to breathe. Winters are milder here than in most of Ontario, and we sit farther south than any other city in Canada. If you are thinking about the move, I do virtual showings, I walk homes for out of town buyers, and I help with the move itself. That is what I do every week.

SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUTE

Families ask me about schools more than anything else, so here is the honest picture at the county level.

 

Four school boards cover Windsor-Essex: the Greater Essex County District School Board for public schools, the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board for Catholic schools, and two French-language boards, Conseil scolaire catholique Providence and Conseil scolaire Viamonde. Every town has public, Catholic, and French-language options, from kindergarten to grade 12. The University of Windsor and St. Clair College are both here for after high school. Always confirm your catchment with the school board before you buy: the Ontario School Information Finder at app.edu.gov.on.ca lets you check any address.

The commute is simple to understand. Highway 401 runs east to west across the whole region, from Windsor to Chatham and on to Toronto. Most towns are 10 to 45 minutes from downtown Windsor by car. Chatham is the far one, about 50 to 60 minutes. Inside Windsor, the E.C. Row Expressway moves you across the city. Highway 3 runs along the south shore, and County Road 22 runs along the north shore. And the three Detroit crossings mean the border is never far away.

WHY FAMILIES WORK WITH ME

I'm Kris Ramotar with RE/MAX Capital Diamond Realty. I have been a licensed Realtor since 2017, and I have helped more than 160 families buy, sell, and relocate across Windsor-Essex.

Here is what my clients thank me for most. I answer my phone, I reply fast, and I keep you updated at every step, so you always know where things stand. I will talk you out of an overpriced home and tell you to lower your offer when the price is wrong. I market your home like it is my own, with photography, video, drone tours, staging, and open houses, and my listings have sold over asking within days. And if you are moving here from out of town, I do virtual showings, I coordinate repairs and contractors, and I help with the move itself. My approach is simple: honest advice, real numbers, no pressure. The families are the heroes of every story I tell.

WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY FAQ

Is Windsor-Essex County a good place to live?

Yes, especially if you want city life and small towns, two Great Lakes, and the Detroit border minutes away, all for roughly half of GTA home prices. It suits first-time buyers, relocating families, and anyone who wants more space for their money.

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