Market Update

Windsor-Essex Housing Market April 2026: Prices Dip, Listings Surge

WECAR's latest numbers show a shifting landscape for buyers and sellers across the region

Jump Realty • May 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Key Takeaways
  • The average sale price in Windsor-Essex fell to $572,150 in April, down 1.11% year over year
  • New listings totalled 1,333, up 8.2% compared to April 2025
  • Total sales came in at 437 units, down 3.53% year over year
  • The $550K to $700K price range dominated with 123 sales, followed by 108 in the $420K to $550K bracket
  • Year-to-date average pricing sits near $552,000, below the same period in 2025
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The Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS (WECAR) has released its April 2026 residential stats. The report covers MLS sales, average pricing, new listings, and sales by price range across the Windsor-Essex region. Here is what the numbers show.


April 2026 at a Glance: The Key Numbers

Here are the headline figures from the WECAR April 2026 residential report, compared to April 2025.

$572,150
Average Sale Price
437
Properties Sold
1,333
New Listings
~$552K
YTD Average Price

The average sale price of $572,150 is a 1.11% decline from April 2025, when homes averaged $579,910. The year-to-date average sits near $552,000, also below last year's pace through the same period.

A total of 437 transactions closed in April, a 3.53% decrease year over year. For context, Q1 2026 sales were down 5.7% compared to Q1 2025, making April's decline the smallest monthly drop so far this year.


New Listings and Active Inventory

There were 1,333 new residential listings in April 2026, an 8.2% increase compared to April 2025. At the end of March, WECAR reported 1,682 active residential listings on the market, the highest level for that month in over a decade. March active listings were 35.6% above the five-year average and 58.6% above the ten-year average.

Months of inventory stood at 4.1 at the end of March 2026, compared to 4.2 at the end of March 2025. The long-run average for that time of year is 2.1 months.


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Where Buyers Are Spending: Sales by Price Range

WECAR's April report includes a breakdown of sales by price bracket.

Price RangeUnits Sold (April 2026)Share of Market
$550,000 to $699,999123 units28.1%
$420,000 to $549,999108 units24.7%
All other ranges206 units47.2%

The $550K to $700K bracket had the highest volume with 123 sales (28.1% of all April transactions). The $420K to $550K range followed with 108 sales (24.7%). Together, these two brackets accounted for more than half of all closed deals in April.


Year-to-Date: January Through April 2026

Through the first four months of 2026, the year-to-date average sale price sits near $552,000, below the same period in 2025. Q1 home sales totalled 997 units, a 5.7% decline from Q1 2025. March recorded 411 sales (up 6.8% year over year), and April added 437 sales.

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Average Price

Year-over-year price declines have ranged from 1% to 7% across the first four months of 2026.

Down 1.11% in April
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Active Inventory

Active listings reached their highest level in over a decade as of March 2026, sitting 35.6% above the five-year average.

1,682 Active in March
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Sales Volume

April's 3.53% year-over-year sales decline was the smallest monthly drop recorded so far in 2026.

437 Units Sold
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Months of Inventory

At 4.1 months (end of March), supply remains well above the long-run average of 2.1 months for that time of year.

4.1 Months (March)

April 2026 vs. April 2025: Side by Side

MetricApril 2025April 2026Change
Average Sale Price$579,910$572,150-1.11%
Properties Sold~453437-3.53%
New Listings~1,2321,333+8.20%
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Context: WECAR President Julianna Biondo noted at the end of Q1 that the Windsor-Essex market is "establishing a new benchmark after a period of significant volatility, with a flat market representing a stable foundation."


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Windsor-Essex?
The average home price was $572,150 in April 2026, according to WECAR. That is a 1.11% decrease compared to April 2025, when the average was $579,910.
Are home prices dropping in Windsor-Essex?
Year-over-year average prices have declined in each of the first four months of 2026, ranging from approximately 1% to 7% depending on the month.
Is Windsor-Essex a buyer's market in 2026?
Inventory levels point in that direction. Active listings are at their highest in over a decade, months of supply stands at 4.1 (the long-run average is 2.1), and sales volume has declined year over year.
How many homes sold in Windsor-Essex in April 2026?
WECAR reported 437 residential sales in April 2026. That was a 3.53% decrease from April 2025 but represents a smaller year-over-year decline than earlier months in 2026.

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Source: Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS® (WECAR)

Residential Stats President's Report for April 2026

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