Essa Real Estate Market — Prices, Trends & Listings

Essa — Quick Summary Updated: Sep 21, 2026 Live listings: 154 Median asking detached: $925,000 Median asking towns: $579,000
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🏠 Essa Homes for Sale — Current Inventory & Asking Prices

Data as of

Essa currently has approximately 154 active freehold listings and 0 active condo listings publicly displayed on this website. The latest median asking price of these public listings is about $849,950 for freehold homes and for condos.

Use the table below to compare current availability and median asking prices across the major property types shown.

  Detached Semi-Detached Townhouses Condo Townhouses Condo Apartments
# of Current Listings 114 0 13 0 0
Median Asking Price $925,000 $579,000

Asking prices reflect homes currently offered for sale and are not sold prices. Overall freehold and condo inventory may include property types not shown separately in the table. Inventory and asking prices may change as listings enter or leave the market.

📈 Essa Housing Market Report — August 2026

Based on TRREB Market Watch monthly statistics
Reporting period: August 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch. Analysis and calculations by HomeZira.

Essa Freehold and Condo Market Conditions

Freehold and condo conditions can move differently, so HomeZira evaluates the two segments separately using the major property types published in TRREB Market Watch.

Freehold Market Condition
Freehold Market Condition

Months of Inventory (MOI) estimates how many months it would take to sell the available inventory at the recent sales pace. Lower MOI generally means tighter supply; higher MOI generally means more choice for buyers.

Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) compares home sales with new listings entering the market. A higher SNLR generally indicates stronger demand relative to new supply, while a lower SNLR indicates more new supply relative to sales.

HomeZira uses both indicators to assess the overall market condition.

🔷 Balanced Market — Buyer-Leaning
5 12-month MOI 35.6% 12-month SNLR

Freehold activity recorded 21 sales in August 2026, down 8.7% from July 2026 and 5.0% higher than August 2025. Active listings totaled 128, up 14.3% from July 2026 and little changed from August 2025. Average LDOM was 37 days.

Condo Market Condition
Condo Market Condition

Months of Inventory (MOI) estimates how many months it would take to sell the available inventory at the recent sales pace. Lower MOI generally means tighter supply; higher MOI generally means more choice for buyers.

Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) compares home sales with new listings entering the market. A higher SNLR generally indicates stronger demand relative to new supply, while a lower SNLR indicates more new supply relative to sales.

HomeZira uses both indicators to assess the overall market condition.

⚪ Market condition unavailable

Condo activity recorded 0 sales in August 2026. Active listings totaled 0.

Essa Freehold and Condo Market Snapshot — August 2026

Compare the major freehold and condo segments side by side. Monthly rows use the August 2026 reporting period; 12-month MOI and SNLR use trailing-12-month calculations ending in August 2026. MoM compares with July 2026, while YoY compares with August 2025.

Metric Freehold Condo
August 2026 MoM YoY August 2026 MoM YoY
Sales
Monthly Home Sales

The number of residential home sales reported during the month. Comparing sales with previous periods can help show whether market activity is increasing or decreasing.

21 -8.7% +5% 0
Average Sold Price
Average Sold Price

The average selling price of homes in the segment during the month. It is calculated using the combined dollar volume and number of sales for the major property types included in that segment.

$786,376 -10% +5.4%
New Listings
New Listings

The number of residential listings newly added to the market during the month. Comparing new listings with sales can help show whether available housing supply is growing faster or slower than buyer activity.

71 +12.7% +18.3% 0
Active Listings
Active Listings

The number of residential listings available for sale at the end of the reporting period. Higher active inventory generally gives buyers more choice, while lower inventory means fewer homes are available.

128 +14.3% +0.8% 0
Average LDOM
Listing Days on Market (LDOM)

The average number of days a successful listing was on the market before it sold. A lower LDOM generally means homes were selling faster, while a higher LDOM means they were taking longer to sell.

37 days -12 days +5 days
12-Month MOI
Months of Inventory (MOI)

Months of Inventory estimates how many months it would take to sell the available inventory at the recent sales pace. Lower MOI generally means tighter supply; higher MOI generally means more choice for buyers.

5 months 0 months
12-Month SNLR
Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR)

The Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio compares home sales with new listings entering the market. A higher SNLR generally indicates stronger demand relative to new supply, while a lower SNLR indicates more new supply relative to sales.

35.6% -0.4 pts

What the August 2026 Freehold and Condo Markets Mean for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

Freehold

Freehold conditions in Essa were balanced but buyer-leaning, giving buyers somewhat more choice and negotiating room than in a tighter market. Active freehold inventory rose 14.3% from July 2026, while new listings rose 12.7%. That expanded both available and fresh choice for buyers. Homes averaged 37 days on market, selling 12 days faster than in the previous month, so buyers may need to act more quickly on attractive properties.

For Sellers

Freehold

Freehold conditions in Essa were balanced but buyer-leaning, increasing competition among sellers for available buyer demand. Freehold sales fell 8.7% from July 2026, while active inventory rose 14.3%. That combination increased competition among sellers for a smaller pool of completed transactions. Homes averaged 37 days on market and sold faster than in the previous month, indicating stronger momentum for well-positioned listings.

Essa Housing Market by Property Type — August 2026

See how different property types performed in Essa during August 2026, including sales activity, sold prices, available inventory and average market time.

Property Type Sales Median Sold Price New Listings Active Listings 12-Month MOI
Months of Inventory (MOI)

Measures housing supply relative to the recent pace of sales. Lower MOI generally indicates tighter supply and stronger competition, while higher MOI generally means buyers have more choice.

This 12-month MOI is calculated by HomeZira using TRREB Market Watch data.

Avg. Sale-to-List
Average Sale-to-List Ratio

Shows the average selling price as a percentage of the listing price. A ratio of 100% means homes sold at their listing price on average. Above 100% means they sold above list price on average, while below 100% means they sold below list price on average.

Avg. LDOM
Listing Days on Market (LDOM)

The average number of days a successful listing was on the market before it sold. A lower LDOM generally means homes were selling faster, while a higher LDOM means they were taking longer to sell.

Detached 19 $710,000 63 114 5.5 months 96% 40 days
Semi-Detached 2 $614,000 2 0 2.2 months 99% 7 days
Freehold Townhouse 0 6 14 3.5 months
Condo Townhouse 0 0 0
Condo Apartment 0 0 0

What Stands Out by Property Type

HomeZira's August 2026 property-type comparison shows that Semi-Detached had the strongest overall demand profile among the property types shown in Essa. That segment combined a 12-month MOI of 2.2 months, the fastest average selling time at 7 days and the highest average sale-to-list ratio at 99.0%, while recording 2 sales. Detached recorded the most sales at 19, but sales volume alone did not make it the strongest demand segment; its 12-month MOI of 5.5 months, 40-day average LDOM and 96.0% average sale-to-list ratio pointed to less intense competition than Semi-Detached.

At the softer end of the market, Detached showed conditions that generally gave buyers comparatively more time and negotiating room, with a 12-month MOI of 5.5 months, an average selling time of 40 days and a 96.0% average sale-to-list ratio. For sellers, Semi-Detached was operating in relatively stronger conditions, while Detached sellers faced more competition for buyer attention and may benefit from careful pricing and presentation. Buyers focused on Detached may have more opportunity to compare listings and negotiate than buyers focused on Semi-Detached.

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Essa Market & Demographics Snapshot

Population & Growth
Population (2021)
Change 2016→2021
Community Diversity
Newcomers (immigrants)
Visible minorities
Housing Tenure
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied
Housing Stock
Detached
Semi-detached
Row/Town
Low-rise apts
High-rise apts
Total private dwellings
Income & Commute
Avg household income
Use transit
Drive
Work from home
Work at usual workplace
Asking Medians (Latest)
Detached $925,000
Freehold Townhouse $579,000
Source: Statistics Canada (2021 Census) and Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) market data.

❓ FAQ and Answers: Essa Housing Market

As of September 21, 2026, HomeZira shows about 154 freehold listings and 0 condo listings currently offered for sale in Essa on this website.

As of September 21, 2026, the median asking price for freehold homes is about $849,950 in Essa. These are asking prices for homes currently offered for sale, not sold prices.

As of September 21, 2026, the current median asking prices among the major property types shown for Essa are approximately Detached: $925,000, Freehold Townhouse: $579,000. Asking prices reflect current listings and can change as homes enter or leave the market.

In August 2026, the Freehold average sold price was $786,376 in Essa. These are HomeZira-calculated segment averages based on the major property types included in each Freehold and Condo segment.

In August 2026, average sold-price movement in Essa differed by segment. Freehold: down 10% from July 2026 and up 5.4% from August 2025. Freehold and Condo can move differently, so reviewing the two segments separately gives a clearer picture than relying on one combined price trend.

In August 2026, Freehold recorded 21 sales (down 8.7% from July 2026 and up 5% from August 2025), while Condo recorded 0 sales in Essa.

In August 2026, Freehold averaged 37 days LDOM, 12 days faster than July 2026 in Essa. LDOM is the average Listing Days on Market for homes that sold during the reporting month.

Market conditions in Essa differ by segment. Based on HomeZira's analysis of August 2026 TRREB Market Watch data, Freehold: Balanced Market — Buyer-Leaning (5 months of inventory, 35.6% 12-month SNLR). HomeZira evaluates Freehold and Condo separately because supply and buyer demand can differ materially between the two segments.

Based on HomeZira's analysis of August 2026 TRREB Market Watch property-type statistics, HomeZira's August 2026 property-type comparison shows that Semi-Detached had the strongest overall demand profile among the property types shown in Essa. That segment combined a 12-month MOI of 2.2 months, the fastest average selling time at 7 days and the highest average sale-to-list ratio at 99.0%, while recording 2 sales. Detached recorded the most sales at 19, but sales volume alone did not make it the strongest demand segment; its 12-month MOI of 5.5 months, 40-day average LDOM and 96.0% average sale-to-list ratio pointed to less intense competition than Semi-Detached.

Based on HomeZira's analysis of August 2026 TRREB Market Watch property-type statistics, At the softer end of the market, Detached showed conditions that generally gave buyers comparatively more time and negotiating room, with a 12-month MOI of 5.5 months, an average selling time of 40 days and a 96.0% average sale-to-list ratio. For sellers, Semi-Detached was operating in relatively stronger conditions, while Detached sellers faced more competition for buyer attention and may benefit from careful pricing and presentation. Buyers focused on Detached may have more opportunity to compare listings and negotiate than buyers focused on Semi-Detached.

Using August 2026 TRREB Market Watch data, Freehold: Essa Freehold had the 2nd-lowest average sold price among the 5 Simcoe markets compared. Sales activity ranked 4th-highest in the comparison group. Average selling time ranked 4th-fastest among the markets compared. Months of inventory ranked 2nd-lowest among the markets compared. Condo: Sales activity ranked tied for 4th-highest in the comparison group.

Market Watch FAQ answers use the latest completed TRREB Market Watch reporting period: August 2026. Source: TRREB Market Watch. Analysis and calculations by HomeZira.

Disclaimer: Market statistics, analysis and Q&A are provided for general informational purposes only. Current listing inventory and asking-price figures reflect public-facing listings available to this website as of September 21, 2026. TRREB Market Watch statistics are for August 2026. Source: TRREB Market Watch. Analysis and calculations by HomeZira. Market-level statistics are aggregate figures and do not represent the value or expected selling price of any individual property. Information may change or differ from other sources due to reporting periods, update timing, data availability and methodology. This content is not an appraisal, legal, tax, financial or investment advice. Verify property-specific information before making a real estate decision.

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