St. Catharines has become one of Ontario’s steadiest bungalow markets. In October 2026, 71 bungalow-style homes sold at a median of $550,000, within 2% of both last month and last year. For downsizers and retirees looking for one-floor living outside the GTA, steady prices and plenty of choice make it a comfortable place to shop.
Key numbers
- Median sold price $550,000 (down 1.8% from October 2025)
- 71 sold, up from 61 in September
- 29 days to sell
- 96.5% of asking; 11% sold over asking
- 319 for sale on November 1, about 4.5 months of supply
Steady prices, slower sales
Over the past 13 months the St. Catharines bungalow median has stayed between $522,500 (December 2025) and $607,000 (May 2026). October’s $550,000 is close to the middle. Prices are down 8.5% from October 2024’s $601,000, but most of that drop happened more than a year ago.
What has changed is pace. The median home took 29 days to sell in October, up from 17 in September, and sales are 14.5% lower than a year ago (71 vs 83). Buyers are taking their time, and with 319 homes for sale they can.
St. Catharines bungalow sold prices: last 13 months
| Month | Sold | Median sold price | Median days on market | Sold vs asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 71 | $550,000 | 29 | 96.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 61 | $560,000 | 17 | 96.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 70 | $560,000 | 25 | 96.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 96 | $565,000 | 24 | 97.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 92 | $581,000 | 16 | 97.9% |
| May 2026 | 111 | $607,000 | 19 | 98.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 102 | $530,000 | 20 | 97.0% |
| Mar 2026 | 83 | $575,000 | 22 | 97.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 69 | $549,500 | 20 | 96.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 49 | $540,000 | 43 | 96.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 62 | $522,500 | 33 | 96.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 87 | $545,000 | 22 | 97.0% |
| Oct 2025 | 83 | $560,000 | 29 | 96.6% |
How St. Catharines compares, October 2026
| Area | Sold | Median sold price | Days on market | Sold vs asking | Sold over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines | 71 | $550,000 | 29 | 96.5% | 11% |
| Niagara Region | 313 | $577,900 | 30 | 96.7% | 7% |
| All of Ontario | 4,352 | $620,000 | 27 | 97.0% | 15% |
Nearby bungalow markets, October 2026
| Town | Sold | Median sold price | Days on market | Sold vs asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 61 | $563,000 | 27 | 96.7% |
| Welland | 50 | $523,600 | 35 | 96.9% |
| Fort Erie | 31 | $550,000 | 38 | 97.1% |
| Pelham | 16 | $672,500 | 32 | 96.1% |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake | 16 | $985,000 | 31 | 97.6% |
| Grimsby | 16 | $679,000 | 14 | 97.8% |
| Lincoln | 15 | $675,000 | 21 | 96.4% |
| Port Colborne | 13 | $488,000 | 51 | 95.8% |
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Figures cover bungalows, raised bungalows, bungalofts, sidesplits, backsplits and 1½-storey homes in St. Catharines sold through the MLS® System, dated by the day the deal firmed up. Medians are the middle sale, so a few very high or low sales do not skew them. Source: PropTx (TRREB) MLS® System data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Updated November 1, 2026.
St. Catharines vs. the rest of Niagara
Across all of Niagara Region, 313 bungalows sold in October at a median of $577,900. St. Catharines is a little below that, and the table above shows how Niagara Falls, Welland and the other towns compare. Niagara as a whole is one of the busiest bungalow regions in Ontario, second only to Toronto in October sales.
Why GTA buyers are looking at St. Catharines
- Price: $550,000 is $400,000 less than Toronto’s median and $95,000 less than Oshawa’s.
- Choice: 319 listings, 29 of them new in the past week, with a median asking price of $590,000.
- Value per square foot: about $508 on current listings.
- Access: the QEW and GO trains to Toronto, plus the services retirees look for, including hospitals, golf and the lake.
Tips for buying in St. Catharines
With four-and-a-half months of supply, this is a market where you can negotiate. Make your offer conditional on a home inspection, and ask about the age of the roof, furnace and windows, especially on older bungalows. If you are selling a GTA home to buy here, you may be able to buy without a mortgage or with a small one, which makes your offer stronger.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bungalow in St. Catharines?
The median sold price in October 2026 was $550,000, and the average was $586,800, from 71 sales.
Are St. Catharines bungalow prices going down?
Only slightly: down 1.8% from a year ago. The median has stayed between $522,500 and $607,000 for 13 months.
Is St. Catharines good for retirees looking for a bungalow?
It is a popular choice: bungalows cost much less than in the GTA, there is plenty to choose from, and prices have been steady over the past year.
Keep exploring
- Bungalows for sale in St. Catharines, updated every 15 minutes
- Ontario bungalow market report, October 2026
- What’s my bungalow worth?
Bungalows for sale in St. Catharines, Toronto and Niagara Region
Live listings from the places in this article.
$749,00011 SWAN Drive, St. Catharines4+3 bed · 3 bath · 461 - Glendale/GlenridgeCourtesy of CENTURY 21 PEOPLE`S CHOICE REALTY INC.
$920,00019 Meadowbrook Crescent, St. Catharines4 bed · 4 bath · 444 - Carlton/BuntingCourtesy of CENTURY 21 HERITAGE GROUP LTD.
$699,0007 Twenty Second Street, Toronto3+3 bed · 3 bath · Long BranchCourtesy of RE/MAX PREMIER INC.
$945,000257 John Tabor Trail E, Toronto3+2 bed · 2 bath · MalvernCourtesy of RE/MAX ATRIUM HOME REALTY
$699,900111 Westland Street, St. Catharines3+1 bed · 2 bath · 462 - Rykert/VansickleCourtesy of COLDWELL BANKER MOMENTUM REALTY, BROKERAGE
$749,0008 Fernwood Terrace, St. Catharines3+1 bed · 4 bath · 461 - Glendale/GlenridgeCourtesy of RE/MAX NIAGARA REALTY LTD, BROKERAGE
