The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® has released its February 2026 Housing Market Statistics, reflecting price adjustments across several Regions, while sales activity eased in a number of areas compared to both the previous month and last year. New listing activity varied across markets, with some Regions seeing increases while others experienced declines. Meanwhile, inventory levels rose across most areas.
“With last year being a period of adjustment, we’re continuing to see a market that is working through evolving conditions,” said CLAR President Christine Riley. “While sales volumes have eased in some areas, pricing trends are varying by Region, and the long-term economic drivers across our communities – including major infrastructure and energy investments – position us well for sustained demand. Buyers and sellers who are well prepared and working with a REALTOR® are finding meaningful opportunities.”
Durham Region recorded 365 sales in February, down 4.5% month-over-month from January’s 382 sales. Meanwhile, the average home price in Durham was $859,846, up 4.7% compared to January’s $821,410, but remained 4.2% below February 2025’s average price of $897,759. New listings totalled 1,002, a 7.6% decline from January, with homes spending an average of 28 days on the market.
Hastings County reported 82 home sales in February, down 4.7% month-over-month. The average selling price was $555,798, up 11.4% from January’s $499,005, and 7.3% higher than last year’s $517,873. New listings reached 247, down 4.6% from January, but up 8.3% year-over-year. In February, homes spent an average of 51 days on the market.
Kawartha Lakes saw 46 home sales, down 14.8% from January’s 54. The average selling price declined 1% month-over-month, going from $620,498 in January to $614,435 in February. New listings totalled 144, up 2.9% month-over-month and 26.3% year-over-year, with homes spending an average of 64 days on the market.
Northumberland County recorded 71 sales in the month of February, a 47.9% increase from January’s 48. The average selling price decreased 8.5% month-over-month, reaching $693,431 in February, but remaining 2.5% higher year-over-year. New listings declined 10.7% month-over-month, coming in at 183, with homes spending an average of 59 days on the market.
Peterborough reported 79 sales in the month of February, down 1.3% month-over-month. The average selling price declined 3.2% from January, coming in at $596,478. New listings totalled 186, down from 206 in January, but slightly up from 185 year-over-year, with homes spending an average of 38 days on the market.
Prince Edward County saw 11 home sales in February, down 8.3% month-over-month from 12 in January. The average sale price was $662,409, up 1.8% from last month’s $650,694, but still down 16.5% year-over-year. New listings totalled 50, up 4.2% from January, with homes spending an average of 140 days on the market.
“The housing crisis cannot be solved in isolation by any one level of government. February’s data reinforces the need for coordinated, cross-jurisdictional action that prioritizes speed, supply, and affordability”, said CLAR CEO Wendy Giroux. “With over 100 advocacy touchpoints across federal, provincial, and municipal levels last year, CLAR will continue ensuring that housing policy decisions reflect market conditions and support sustainable growth across our Region.”
Please note: CLAR will release its regional housing statistics on the second business day of each month. Additional market statistics providing deeper analysis at the regional and city level will be released on the fourth business day of each month.
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