The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® (BDAR) has released its latest market data for August 2025, showing steady sales activity, continued price moderation, and a healthy level of housing supply across Simcoe County.
Simcoe County recorded 405 home sales in August 2025, a 4.69% increase year-over-year compared to the 386 sales in August 2024. Month-over-month, sales eased 4.93% from July, reflecting typical late-summer trends.
The average sale price was $801,680, down 5.52% year-over-year and 3.70% below July 2025, as buyers continue to benefit from greater selection and negotiating power.
New listings reached 1,234, up 5.99% compared to August 2024, though 25.76% lower than July, signalling some seasonal slowing in seller activity. Active listings stood at 2,589, an increase of 17.84% year-over-year, while holding slightly lower than July levels. The months of inventory remained steady at 5.5, compared to 4.3 last August, reinforcing a balanced market environment.
“August’s market activity reflects stability, with sales holding firm and buyers benefiting from more choice and flexibility,” says BDAR Chair Robin Jones. “While prices have moderated, demand remains consistent, and REALTORS® continue to guide clients through these evolving conditions with the expertise they need to succeed.”
For a full breakdown of the latest market trends in select municipalities across Simcoe County, see BDAR’s August 2025 Full Report.
Disclaimer
The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® cautions that over a period of time, the use of average price information can be useful in establishing trends, but it does not indicate actual prices in widely divergent areas or account for price differentials between geographical areas. The prices reflected in this media release are based on homes sold via the live TRREB MLS® system only.
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About BDAR
The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® (BDAR) represents over 1,600 REALTORS® in the Barrie and Simcoe County region. BDAR provides its members leadership opportunities, professional development, and other tools and services to help them deliver a high standard of services to their clients. BDAR is community‐focused and believes that community prosperity is largely based on shelter and home ownership. The Association has a strong focus on affordable housing and helping first‐time buyers understand how to get on the housing ladder.
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