Burlington Real Estate Market Snapshot – August 2026

 

Burlington's housing market wrapped up the summer season with measured activity in August 2026, with 193 homes sold across $197,040,813 in total dollar volume — an average price of $1,020,937 and a median of $897,000. Inventory remained well-supplied heading into fall, giving buyers across all segments genuine choice and negotiating room. Here's the full breakdown of what moved in Burlington last month.

Burlington Real Estate Market Statistics – August 2026

Property Type	Sales	Dollar Volume	Avg. Price	Median Price	New Listings	Active Listings
All Home Types	193	$197,040,813	$1,020,937	$897,000	373	706
Detached Homes	89	$126,511,923	$1,421,482	$1,250,000	163	270
Semi-Detached Homes	12	$10,453,700	$871,142	$898,500	15	20
Townhomes	15	$12,707,000	$847,133	$870,000	34	50
Condo Apartments	36	$18,523,800	$514,550	$482,500	78	216

Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Detached homes remained Burlington's dominant segment in August with 89 sales generating $126,511,923 in volume. The average price of $1,421,482 sits notably above the median of $1,250,000, with higher-end waterfront and estate sales continuing to pull the top end up. With 163 new listings and 270 active, detached buyers have solid inventory to work through across Burlington's established neighbourhoods from Alton Village to Shoreacres.

Semi-Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Semi-detached posted 12 sales in August totalling $10,453,700, at an average of $871,142. Notably, the median of $898,500 came in above the average — pointing to very consistent pricing with no major outliers dragging the numbers in either direction. With only 15 new listings and 20 active, this remains Burlington's tightest segment by supply. Pre-approval and a ready offer are non-negotiable here.

Townhomes for Sale in Burlington

Townhomes recorded 15 sales generating $12,707,000, at an average of $847,133 and a median of $870,000. Like semi-detached, the median edging above the average reflects uniform pricing across the segment with no significant luxury distortion. With 34 new listings and 50 active, townhome supply is lean but slightly more available heading into fall — a reasonable window for buyers who want space without stretching to detached.

Condos for Sale in Burlington

Condo apartments recorded 36 sales and $18,523,800 in volume, with an average of $514,550 and a median of $482,500. With 78 new listings and 216 active — by far the deepest inventory relative to sales in Burlington — condos continue to offer the most accessible entry point and the strongest buyer leverage in the entire market. First-time buyers, downsizers, and investors should be paying close attention as fall approaches.

Homes for Rent in Burlington

With a citywide median of $897,000 across all property types, renting continues to be a practical way to get settled in Burlington while you assess the market heading into the busier fall season. Burlington's rental options span lakefront suites downtown to family homes across Millcroft and Headon Forest.

Final Thoughts

The Burlington real estate market in August 2026 experienced typical late-summer pacing, supported by 373 new listings entering the MLS® system. Tightening inventory patterns across the broader region influenced local metrics, leaving Burlington with a Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) Trend of 45.6%. With approximately 3.6 months of inventory available, market conditions remain balanced, offering steady negotiating room and attractive opportunities for buyers moving into the fall market.

Ready to explore what's available right now? Browse all Burlington 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