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Hamilton Real Estate Market Statistics for August 2025

Hamilton Real Estate Market Update – August 2025

The Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® (Cornerstone) has released its August 2025 real estate statistics, reporting a second consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth. With 757 residential sales recorded across the Hamilton-Burlington market area, activity improved compared to August 2024. However, sales levels remain more than 30 per cent below long-term seasonal trends.

This Hamilton real estate market report for August 2025 will cover:

Hamilton Real Estate Market Update – August 2025: Key takeaways for home buyers, sellers, and investors.
Sales, Listings, and Benchmark Prices: Detailed housing market trends across Hamilton and surrounding areas.
Regional Breakdown: Inventory levels and pricing updates from the Cornerstone Real Estate Market Area.

Despite the ongoing gap from historical averages, the rise in year-over-year sales activity marks a positive trend for the local housing market. Cornerstone spokesperson Nicolas von Bredow noted that increased new listings and elevated inventory are creating more balanced conditions and more options for buyers.

A total of 1,601 new listings were added in August, keeping the sales-to-new listings ratio at 47 per cent. Inventory declined slightly month-over-month, following expected seasonal patterns, but remained nearly 15 per cent higher than last year and marked the highest August inventory since 2011.

The unadjusted benchmark price for the region dropped to $754,000, lower than July and down 10 per cent compared to August 2024. Home prices have generally been trending downward since the second half of 2024, offering affordability advantages for buyers entering the market.

Coming Up: A Detailed Look at Hamilton’s Housing Market

In the next section, we’ll take a closer look at the City of Hamilton’s housing performance, with residential sales, benchmark prices, and sub-area breakdowns by property type and district.

Hamilton Residential Real Estate – Price, Sales & Market Conditions

In August 2025, Hamilton’s residential real estate market reported 460 sales, a year-over-year improvement, but still more than 30 per cent below historical norms for this time of year. While the uptick in activity is encouraging, total year-to-date sales remain nine per cent lower than last year, highlighting the lasting effects of affordability challenges and buyer caution.

Sales improvements were recorded across several property types, but ongoing buyer’s market conditions continue to weigh on overall price growth and pace. Detached and semi-detached homes have experienced moderate declines, while apartment-style units have seen the steepest price adjustments over the past year.

Inventory and Listing Activity

Hamilton saw 1,031 new residential listings in August, a decline from July but still above 2024 levels. This slight shift helped raise the sales-to-new listings ratio to 45 per cent, up from the spring’s sub-40 per cent range, suggesting a slow trend toward more balanced market conditions.

There were 2,333 active listings across Hamilton at month’s end, a 19.9 per cent increase compared to last year. With elevated inventory levels, months of supply sat at 5.1, up 14.4 per cent year-over-year, offering buyers more options and placing downward pressure on prices.

Hamilton East reported the highest months-of-supply across the city at over six months, while Hamilton Mountain saw the lowest at four months, pointing to localized shifts in buyer demand and inventory.

Pricing Trends and Buyer Conditions

The average residential sale price in Hamilton in August was $776,381, a 3.6 per cent decrease compared to August 2024. The benchmark price for the region declined to $703,800, representing a 9 per cent year-over-year drop. These pricing trends reflect a market still navigating affordability concerns and rising supply.

Apartment-style properties posted the largest annual price decline at over 9 per cent, while semi-detached homes saw more moderate dips of around 5 per cent. Conditions remain favourable for well-prepared buyers who are ready to act strategically in a competitive, price-conscious environment.

The average days on market (DOM) in Hamilton was 37.1 in August, up 7.6 per cent from last year, indicating homes are taking longer to sell — a further sign of buyer-driven conditions.

Looking Ahead: Property Type Breakdown

This concludes our overview of Hamilton’s residential market performance for August 2025. In the next section, we’ll break down activity by property type, including detached, semi-detached, townhomes, and apartment-style homes, to offer a clearer view of where opportunities may lie for buyers and sellers alike.

Breakdown by Property Type – Hamilton August 2025

The Hamilton real estate market in August 2025 continued to show varied performance across property types. Detached homes led in year-over-year sales activity, while apartments, townhomes, and semi-detached properties experienced slower sales. Benchmark and average prices fell across all major categories, underscoring ongoing buyer-favoured conditions.

Detached Homes

Sales: 323 (↑ 12.2% YoY)
New Listings: 652 (↓ 11.3%)
Inventory: 1,434 (↑ 18.1%)
Average Price: $842,787 (↓ 6.0%)
Benchmark Price: $767,000 (↓ 8%)

Semi-Detached Homes

Sales: 17 (↓ 22.7%)
New Listings: 48 (↑ 37.1%)
Inventory: 91 (↑ 71.7%)
Average Price: $777,671 (↑ 15.0%)
Benchmark Price: $705,400 (↓ 5%)

Townhomes (Row Houses)

Sales: 80 (↓ 7.0%)
New Listings: 215 (↓ 5.4%)
Inventory: 441 (↑ 27.8%)
Average Price: $668,738 (↓ 1.4%)
Benchmark Price: $605,600 (↓ 8%)

Apartments & Condos

Sales: 36 (↓ 14.3%)
New Listings: 109 (↓ 17.4%)
Inventory: 345 (↑ 8.2%)
Average Price: $466,369 (↓ 10.5%)
Benchmark Price: $417,800 (↓ 9%)

Despite a boost in detached home activity, Hamilton's August market showed continued signs of price softening across all property types. Apartment-style units and townhomes experienced some of the steepest annual price declines, while semi-detached homes saw limited sales but higher average prices, likely driven by premium property segments.

Coming Up: Regional Summary

Next, we’ll turn our attention to regional real estate activity across Hamilton’s most active neighbourhoods, with a spotlight on Hamilton Mountain and Stoney Creek. These two areas led the city in both sales volume and new listings in August, with Hamilton Mountain also reporting the highest inventory — providing a clear look at where buyer demand and market supply are most concentrated.

Regional Summary – August 2025

Hamilton’s housing market continued to show signs of stability in August 2025, with Hamilton Mountain and Stoney Creek emerging as the city’s most active neighbourhoods. Both areas reported the highest residential sales and new listings last month, positioning them as important indicators of local buyer demand and supply trends.

Hamilton Mountain, in particular, stood out with the highest inventory city-wide and a double-digit increase in new listings. Although sales in the area declined slightly compared to last year, average prices held firm — suggesting buyer interest remains strong, even in a more competitive environment.

Stoney Creek saw year-over-year gains in both sales and new listings but experienced a significant price correction, creating potential opportunities for buyers looking for detached or move-in-ready homes in a well-connected location.

Meanwhile, Hamilton Centre recorded a sizable jump in sales activity and modest price growth, continuing a trend of increasing demand in the city’s more affordable core neighbourhoods.

Key Metrics by Area – August 2025

Hamilton Mountain

Sales: 120 (↓ 8.4% YoY)
New Listings: 266 (↑ 11.3%)
Inventory: 501 (↑ 39.6%)
Months of Supply: 4.18 (↑ 52.3%)
Average Price: $709,424 (↑ 1.0%)

Stoney Creek

Sales: 69 (↑ 9.5%)
New Listings: 156 (↑ 2.6%)
Inventory: 381 (↑ 15.1%)
Months of Supply: 5.52 (↑ 5.1%)
Average Price: $785,426 (↓ 14.3%)

Hamilton Centre

Sales: 54 (↑ 28.6%)
New Listings: 120 (↑ 13.2%)
Inventory: 294 (↑ 9.7%)
Average Price: $554,185 (↑ 2.8%)

Across all regions, inventory levels remain elevated compared to last year, keeping months of supply above long-term norms. This is supporting more balanced market conditions city-wide, with buyers having greater choice and more negotiating room, particularly in neighbourhoods where price adjustments have taken hold.

Coming Up: Average Residential Prices by District

Now that we’ve reviewed regional sales and supply trends, we’ll zoom in further on average residential sale prices by district — with a continued focus on Hamilton Mountain and Stoney Creek. This closer look at property values offers deeper insight into how each neighbourhood is responding to current market dynamics.

Average Residential Prices by District – August 2025

This section offers a hyperlocal look at average residential sale prices across Hamilton’s neighbourhoods, focusing on areas that saw the most significant market activity and price shifts this month. For August 2025, we’re spotlighting Hamilton Mountain and Stoney Creek, the city’s most active districts based on sales volume, listings, and inventory.

We’ve included the average sale prices for each sub-area within these regions, alongside their year-over-year percentage changes. This breakdown helps buyers and sellers better understand local pricing trends and make informed decisions tailored to specific parts of the city.

Hamilton Mountain Sub-Area Breakdown

Hamilton Mountain is made up of areas 15, 16, 17, 18, 25, and 26 — a consistently high-performing region in terms of both sales and listings. August’s figures show a mix of gains and declines, with price resilience in certain pockets and more pronounced softening in others.

Area 15 – $726,931 (↓ 5%)
Area 16 – $814,948 (↑ 12%)
Area 17 – $624,351 (↓ 2%)
Area 18 – $732,510 (↓ 6%)
Area 25 – $618,538 (↓ 12%)
Area 26 – $656,926 (↑ 3%)

Standout Insight: Area 16 led the Mountain in year-over-year price growth at 12 per cent, while Area 25 saw the steepest decline at 12 per cent. This contrast illustrates how even within one district, pricing dynamics can vary widely — a crucial consideration for buyers and sellers alike.

Stoney Creek Sub-Area Breakdown

Stoney Creek includes areas 50, 51, and 52, and while it maintained strong sales in August, price corrections were substantial — particularly in Area 52.

Area 50 – $800,501 (↓ 7%)
Area 51 – $783,384 (↓ 16%)
Area 52 – $728,750 (↓ 50%)

Standout Insight: Area 52 posted the largest year-over-year price decline in all of Hamilton, down 50 per cent. This sharp correction may signal a key opportunity for buyers, especially those seeking entry into a historically sought-after part of Stoney Creek.

Notable Outlier: Area 12 (Hamilton West)

Although not a focus of this month's breakdown, it's worth noting that Area 12 (Hamilton West) recorded the highest year-over-year price increase in the city at 37 per cent, with an average sale price of $823,474. This surge makes it a district to watch in the coming months.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

Hamilton’s sub-area pricing continues to show a tale of two markets — with certain pockets stabilizing or even growing in value, and others seeing accelerated declines. For buyers, this presents opportunities to enter desirable areas like Stoney Creek at more accessible price points. For sellers, pricing strategy will remain key, especially in neighbourhoods where inventory is high and competition is stiff.

Hamilton Real Estate Outlook: Expert Insights & Late Summer Trends

As we wrap up this month’s market analysis, we turn to expert commentary from Nicolas von Bredow, spokesperson for the Hamilton-Burlington region at the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®. His insights offer valuable perspective on August’s sales, inventory, and pricing trends — and what these developments may signal for buyers and sellers as we approach the close of the summer real estate season.

Summary & Expert Insights – Hamilton Real Estate Market

August 2025 brought 757 residential sales to the Hamilton-Burlington market — the second consecutive month of year-over-year growth, but still over 30 per cent below typical August levels.

New listings rose to 1,601, keeping the sales-to-new listings ratio at 47 per cent, while inventory remained high, up 15 per cent from last year. The benchmark price dropped to $754,000, down 10 per cent year-over-year, with the steepest declines seen in apartments and townhomes.

“The rise in new listings has created a more balanced market,” says Nicolas von Bredow, Cornerstone spokesperson. “With inventory still elevated, buyers are benefiting from lower home prices.”

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Buyers are seeing more choice and better pricing, while sellers should focus on strong pricing strategies to stay competitive.

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