Oakville Real Estate Market Snapshot – August 2026

 

Oakville's housing market closed out the summer season with solid activity in August 2026, with 203 homes sold across $268,867,794 in total dollar volume — an average price of $1,324,472 and a median of $1,200,000. With 957 active listings citywide, buyers across Oakville's premium property segments continue to have meaningful selection heading into fall. Here's the full breakdown of what moved last month.

Oakville Real Estate Market Statistics – August 2026

Property Type	Sales	Dollar Volume	Avg. Price	Median Price	New Listings	Active Listings
All Home Types	203	$268,867,794	$1,324,472	$1,200,000	421	957
Detached Homes	103	$184,153,244	$1,787,896	$1,604,000	216	511
Semi-Detached Homes	9	$8,643,500	$960,389	$957,000	19	23
Townhomes	37	$38,946,720	$1,052,614	$946,000	74	147
Condo Apartments	35	$24,690,675	$705,448	$515,000	82	215

Detached Homes for Sale in Oakville

Detached homes dominated Oakville's August market with 103 sales generating $184,153,244 in volume — accounting for the overwhelming share of total dollar activity. The average price of $1,787,896 sits above the median of $1,604,000, with Oakville's waterfront and luxury estate sales continuing to pull the headline number upward. With 216 new listings and 511 active, detached buyers have a deep and well-supplied pool to work through heading into the fall season.

Semi-Detached Homes for Sale in Oakville

Semi-detached remained Oakville's smallest and tightest segment, with just 9 sales totalling $8,643,500 at an average of $960,389 and a median of $957,000. The near-identical figures confirm highly consistent pricing with no significant outliers skewing the numbers. With only 19 new listings and 23 active, inventory here is razor-thin — buyers targeting this category must have financing sorted and be ready to act the moment a listing hits the market.

Townhomes for Sale in Oakville

Townhomes posted 37 sales in August generating $38,946,720, at an average of $1,052,614 and a median of $946,000. The wider gap between average and median reflects a mix of standard townhome product alongside higher-end executive units lifting the top end. With 74 new listings and 147 active, townhomes offer a practical entry point into Oakville for buyers who want meaningful space without reaching into detached territory.

Condos for Sale in Oakville

Condo apartments recorded 35 sales and $24,690,675 in volume, with an average price of $705,448 and a median of $515,000. The notable spread between average and median signals a cluster of premium units pulling the top end up considerably, while the majority of transactions clustered well below. With 82 new listings and 215 active — the deepest inventory relative to sales of any segment — condos remain Oakville's most accessible entry point and give buyers the strongest negotiating leverage in the entire market.

Homes for Rent in Oakville

With a citywide median of $1,200,000 across all property types, renting offers a smart way to experience Oakville's neighbourhoods and lifestyle before committing at the city's premium price points. Take a look at current rental options while you plan your next move heading into fall.

Final Thoughts

The Oakville real estate market in August 2026 experienced a seasonal late-summer moderation with 421 new listings brought to market. As overall inventory tightened across the broader GTA, Oakville maintained a balanced posture with a Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) Trend of 36.1%. With approximately 4.9 months of inventory available, prospective buyers continue to benefit from healthy negotiating room and a well-curated supply of premium properties heading into the autumn market.

Ready to explore what's available right now? Browse all Oakville homes for sale, or visit The Halton to explore listings across the wider Halton region.

 

Sources: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) — Market Watch, August 2026