April continued to build on the momentum of the spring market across Georgian Bay, with inventory levels climbing, buyer activity remaining active, and several communities seeing noticeable price growth. While some markets accelerated and others cooled slightly, the overall story remains the same: the spring market is fully in motion, and opportunities exist on both sides of the table.
Midland – Momentum Continues to Build
Midland saw another strong month in April, with the average sale price climbing to $561,091, up notably from March’s $528,028.
Buyer activity also improved, with 21 properties sold compared to 18 the month prior. Inventory continued to rise with 113 active listings and 70 new listings entering the market, giving buyers more options while keeping competition healthy.
Homes sold for an average of 97.8% of asking price, showing continued confidence among buyers for well-positioned properties.
The takeaway:
Midland continues to show balanced but improving market conditions, with rising prices, growing inventory, and steady buyer demand all contributing to a healthy spring market.
Penetanguishene – A More Selective Market
Penetanguishene remained relatively steady in pricing, with the average sale price reaching $638,000, a modest increase from March.
However, sales activity slowed considerably, dropping from 8 sales in March to just 4 in April. Inventory continued to grow with 68 active listings and 39 new listings entering the market.
Interestingly, homes continued selling very close to asking price at 97% of list value, indicating that serious buyers are still willing to pay strong prices for the right property.
The takeaway:
Penetanguishene remains desirable, but buyers are becoming more selective as inventory grows and competition between listings increases.
Tiny Township – Activity Surges While Prices Normalize
Tiny Township experienced one of the biggest shifts month-over-month. Sales activity surged from 6 sales in March to 20 sales in April, showing a significant increase in buyer movement heading into spring.
At the same time, average sale price adjusted downward to $739,970 from March’s exceptionally strong $791,667. Inventory also continued expanding, with 160 active listings and 77 new listings entering the market.
Homes sold for 95.4% of asking price, slightly improving from March and suggesting buyers remain engaged despite increased selection.
The takeaway:
Tiny’s market is becoming more active and balanced. Buyers now have greater selection and negotiating power, while sellers continue benefiting from strong seasonal demand.
Tay Township – Inventory Expands Rapidly
After a breakout March, Tay Township saw a slower pace in April with 12 sales compared to March’s impressive 20 transactions.
Despite the slowdown in sales activity, pricing remained extremely strong. The average sale price climbed sharply to $643,542, while homes sold at an outstanding 99.3% of asking price, the strongest list-to-sale ratio among the local communities.
Inventory saw substantial growth as well, rising to 139 active listings with 80 new listings hitting the market.
The takeaway:
Tay continues to command strong pricing and buyer confidence, though the rapid increase in inventory may begin creating more balanced conditions moving forward.
The Big Picture
April reinforced what many were expecting as we move deeper into the spring market: inventory is rising quickly, buyers are becoming more active, and pricing remains resilient across most local communities.
What does this mean?
- Buyers now have significantly more choice across nearly every market
- Sellers are still achieving strong prices, especially with proper presentation and pricing strategy
- Waterfront and lifestyle-driven communities continue attracting strong interest
- Competition between listings is increasing as inventory builds
The spring market is no longer warming up… it’s fully underway.
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All data correct as of May 22, 2026, data gathered by the One Point Association Of Realtors based on April 2026.
