Burlington Real Estate Market Snapshot – September 2026

 

Burlington’s housing market stepped into fall with steady activity in September 2026, with 177 homes sold across $182,922,001 in total dollar volume — an average price of $1,033,458 and a median of $880,000. With 519 new listings entering the market and 761 active listings citywide, buyers are well-positioned heading deeper into the fall season. Here’s the full breakdown of what moved in Burlington last month.

Burlington Real Estate Market Statistics – September 2026

Property Type	Sales	Dollar Volume	Avg. Price	Median Price	New Listings	Active Listings
All Home Types	177	$182,922,001	$1,033,458	$880,000	519	761
Detached Homes	84	$114,559,471	$1,363,803	$1,219,950	252	325
Semi-Detached Homes	7	$6,249,000	$892,714	$905,000	16	21
Townhomes	17	$13,991,698	$823,041	$840,000	39	48
Condo Apartments	24	$15,267,155	$636,131	$490,000	115	219

Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Detached homes anchored Burlington’s September market with 84 sales generating $114,559,471 in volume. The average price of $1,363,803 sits well above the median of $1,219,950, with luxury waterfront and estate sales continuing to lift the headline number. With 252 new listings and 325 active, detached buyers have solid fall inventory to work through across Burlington’s established neighbourhoods from Alton Village to Roseland.

Semi-Detached Homes for Sale in Burlington

Semi-detached posted just 7 sales in September totalling $6,249,000, at an average of $892,714 and a median of $905,000. The median edging above the average reflects consistent and predictable pricing with no lower-end outliers skewing the numbers. With only 16 new listings and 21 active, this remains Burlington’s tightest segment — pre-approval and a ready offer remain essential for buyers targeting this category.

Townhomes for Sale in Burlington

Townhomes recorded 17 sales generating $13,991,698, at an average of $823,041 and a median of $840,000. As with semi-detached, the median sitting above the average points to uniform pricing across the segment with no significant luxury distortion. With 39 new listings and 48 active, supply remains lean but the fall market is opening up options for buyers who want more space than a condo without stretching to detached.

Condos for Sale in Burlington

Condo apartments recorded 24 sales and $15,267,155 in volume, with an average price of $636,131 and a median of $490,000. The notable gap between average and median signals a smaller batch of premium units pulling the top end up considerably, while the majority of transactions clustered well below. With 115 new listings and 219 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.

Homes for Rent in Burlington

With a citywide median of $880,000 across all property types, renting remains a practical way to get settled in Burlington while you navigate the fall market at your own pace. Burlington’s rental options span lakefront suites downtown to family homes across Millcroft and Headon Forest.

Final Thoughts

The Burlington real estate market in September 2026 recorded 519 new listings brought to the MLS® system. Burlington maintained a healthy market balance with a Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (SNLR) Trend of 46.1%. With approximately 3.6 months of inventory available, market conditions remain stable, offering steady negotiating room and strong opportunities for buyers entering the fall season.

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.

 

Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) — Market Watch, September 2026

Disclaimer: The market statistics and information provided in this blog are intended for general informational purposes only. Figures may change as data is updated and should not be relied upon as legal, financial, or investment advice.