The Preserve
People talk about North Oakville like it is one big area, but The Preserve has its own feel when you actually look at it.
South Oakville gives you the older homes and big trees. Up here you get newer layouts, bigger bedrooms, clean finishes and the kind of spaces families actually use. Detached homes, towns and condos that do not need a full makeover the moment you move in.
Dundas can fill up at rush hour and Trafalgar is no different. People living here learn the back routes fast. Neyagawa, Sixth Line and the smaller streets that cut through keep things moving. Transit along Dundas is solid enough if you are not driving every day.
What people miss is how well The Preserve holds value. Oakville always performs strong in resale and this area keeps up. Newer homes, steady demand and the premium lots near ponds or ravines tend to stay desirable.
You still get real green space. The ponds, the trails and Glenorchy Conservation all feel close and not something you have to plan a full trip for. Even the condos feel connected to the neighbourhood instead of tucked away.
Homes are looked after. Schools nearby are reliable. Families move in and usually stay because daily life here works for them.
The real question is whether this kind of newer, family focused community fits you. Some people want the character of the south. Others want something ready to go with parks, sports complexes and everything close by. The Preserve lands right in that space that makes sense for a lot of people.
December 2025 Market Stats
The Preserve Number of New Listings
The Preserve Number of Homes Sold
The Preserve Avg. Sold Price
$ 1,007,500
The Preserve SP/LP Ratio
The Preserve Condo Avg. Sold Price
$ 1,250,000
The Preserve Freehold Avg. Sold Price
The Preserve Average Days on Market
$ 645,000
38
25
8
96.00 %
How These Numbers Affect Your Home
The November charts give a clear snapshot of how the Preserve moved as a whole. Sales slowed and more homes lingered on the market, which is common heading into the holiday season. Buyers didn’t disappear, but urgency faded as attention shifted. Most still reviewed listings carefully, compared prices quickly, and only acted when a home felt clearly worth pursuing.
The properties that sold shared a simple trait. Their pricing made sense for November conditions, when fewer people are actively shopping. Not peak season numbers. Not last year’s expectations. Just a number buyers could justify during a quieter part of the year. Homes that reached beyond that struggled to break through.
Across the neighbourhood, average prices eased from earlier fall levels. That shift isn’t a full picture of long-term value. It reflects seasonal caution and buyers being more selective. Sellers who adjusted with that reality moved forward. Those who waited for sentiment to change are still on the market.
This is the kind of market that rewards flexibility. Homes aligned with current buyer expectations stay relevant, even in a slower season. Homes that aren’t begin to fade into the background as listings carry over into the new year.
November reinforced a familiar lesson in the Preserve. Pricing with intention matters more than timing. The homes that respect that tend to sell, even when the market is quieter.
The Preserve Market Stats
The Preserve Freehold Average Sold Price
The Preserve Average Days on Market
The Preserve SP/LP Ratio
The Preserve Number of Homes Sold
The Preserve Condo Average Sold Price
The Preserve Number of New Listings
The Preserve Average Sold Price
What does your home's true market value look like in today's Preserve market?
I provide a detailed valuation that includes:
How your specific location within the expanded Preserve boundaries affects your value
Which of your home's features are currently commanding premiums with today's buyers
A precise pricing strategy based on the actual 38-day average selling timeline
Competitive analysis against the other active listings you'd be competing with
Discover Your Preserve Home's True Value
You've seen the neighbourhood evolve. Market conditions shift. Your home's value changes with them. Let me create a detailed evaluation that cuts through the noise and gives you clear, honest insights about where your Preserve property stands today.
I'm happy to provide this personalized analysis whenever you're curious – with absolutely no strings attached.
Evaluation includes a detailed breakdown of how The Preserve's expanded boundaries and current market conditions specifically impact your property's value.