August 2025 Guelph Real Estate Market Update: Buyers Hold the Edge, Sellers Adjust

As summer winds down, the Guelph real estate market continues to reflect balanced-to-buyer-friendly conditions. Following the spring surge that stretched later than usual this year, August brought steady sales activity, softer pricing in certain segments, and a continued sense that budget-conscious buyers are steering the market.

Here’s your August snapshot, highlighting what’s happening locally and how it may impact your next move.

List-to-Sale Ratios: Balanced Territory in the Guelph Real Estate Market

Sales-to-new-listing ratios across the region held around 0.5 in August. That’s the sweet spot for a balanced market, meaning neither buyers nor sellers dominate negotiations.

For buyers, this means more breathing room and the ability to write offers with conditions again. For sellers, well-prepared and well-priced homes still move, but the “list high and wait for a bidding war” approach no longer works.

Inventory: Stabilizing After the Spring Peak

Inventory in Guelph peaked in May and has since leveled off. Detached homes are sitting around just over 3 months of supply, while condos remain heavier, closer to 9 months.

This stabilization is good news: sellers aren’t flooding the market, but buyers still have more choice than in the ultra-tight conditions of a few years ago.

Prices: Softer in Budget Segments

Across most areas, prices slipped slightly month-over-month, especially in condos and townhomes. Detached homes, while still the most sought-after, also show more negotiation space than in years past.

The clear theme is budget-conscious buying: families and first-timers are focusing on value, driving activity at more affordable price points. In some Ontario markets, median prices are down nearly double digits year-over-year, and Guelph is feeling those same pressures.

Sales Volumes in Guelph Real Estate Merket: Up From Last Year, But Below Long-Term Average

Compared to last August, sales activity is up—a clear improvement over the cooling periods of 2023–2024. But zooming out, sales remain roughly 15% below the 10-year average.

That gap explains the current balance: buyers are active, but not frenzied, and sellers need to meet the market with realistic expectations.

What This Means for Buyers

• Leverage is real again. Buyers have time to compare properties and negotiate.

• Opportunities in condos and towns. Softer pricing makes these ideal entry points.

• Detached homes still dominate. They remain the backbone of Guelph sales, but buyers can be selective.

What This Means for Sellers

• Price right from the start. Overpricing risks sitting on the market and eventual reductions.

• Detached is still strong. Well-prepared family homes in desirable neighbourhoods are moving.

• Prep matters more than ever. Staging, repairs, and marketing make a bigger difference now.

The Bottom Line

August 2025 shows a calmer, more predictable Guelph market—one where buyers can act thoughtfully, and sellers who adapt will still find success. With interest rates holding steady and fall around the corner, we’ll be watching to see if balanced conditions continue or if demand tightens supply again.

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