What's Really Happening in Oakville?
You've seen Oakville on those "best places to live" lists. But here's what matters if you're actually thinking about moving here.
South Oakville's where you find those character homes and mature trees - Morrison and Eastlake areas. Looking for something newer? The Preserve up north gives you modern layouts with all those ensuite bathrooms and open-concept spaces people want.
Sure, the GO Train gets you downtown in 30 minutes, but driving? You're hitting that QEW traffic just like everyone else. Up in The Preserve, yeah, Dundas gets busy, but most locals know their back routes.
What nobody really talks about is how Oakville consistently outperforms other GTA markets for resale. Those Southeast properties command serious prices, and The Preserve shows really solid values - especially if you can snag one of those ravine lots.
The lakefront's actually accessible here - not just for the wealthy. And even those northern neighbourhoods have their own ravine systems and green spaces.
Your neighbours? They're keeping their properties looking good. Schools are strong - no need to go private.
The real question isn't about the fancy address - it's whether your lifestyle matches what Oakville's actually about - established reputation and solid infrastructure versus urban vibe or affordability.
August 2025 Oakville Market Stats
Oakville Avg. Sold Price
$1,415,357
Oakville Average Days on Market
55
Oakville Number of New Listings
685
Oakville Number of Homes Sold
211
Oakville Townhouse Avg. Sold Price
Oakville Detached Avg. Sold Price
$ 2,020,833
Oakville Months of Inventory
5.2
Oakville Sale to List Ratio
96%
$ 1,114,053
How These Numbers Affect Your Home
July's numbers just dropped, and honestly? It's not pretty out there. The average home sold for $1,338,263 last month. Detached houses averaged $1,783,617 while condos came in at $652,976 - talk about living in two different worlds.
Sellers, listen up. We saw 646 properties hit the market, but buyers only snatched up 226 of them. Do the math - that's barely one in three selling. Your house is sitting there for almost seven weeks on average before someone bites, assuming your price doesn't scare them off first.
The trend? Not your friend. We're looking at prices sliding 11.6% since April, and they're still 9.4% lower than where we were this time last year. Condo owners are feeling the worst of it - down a brutal 24.3% from July 2024. Even the fancy detached homes dropped 11.4% year-over-year.
But here's the thing - people are still buying. Sales jumped 22.8% compared to last July. The catch? Only the smartly priced homes are moving. Price it like it's still 2022, and you'll be having this same conversation with me in three months.
Oakville Market Stats
Oakville Townhouse Sold Price
Oakville Average Days on Market
Oakville Number of Homes Sold
Oakville Detached Average Sold Price
Oakville Months of Inventory
Oakville Sales Price to List Price
Oakville Detached Average Sold Price
What does your home's true market value look like in today's Oakville market?
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How your specific location within the Oakville boundaries affects your value
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Competitive analysis against the other listings you'd be competing with
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