Milton's Real Estate Landscape August 2025

Flowers Team Real Estate • September 4, 2025

Milton Real Estate Market Update: August 2025


Inventory Up, Sales Slip – A Buyer’s Market in Milton

As summer winds down, Milton’s housing market reflected broader regional trends, with a modest shift in buyer behaviour and a noticeable rise in inventory. According to the latest data compiled by the Flowers Team, 132 homes were sold in August 2025, marking a small 0.76% increase compared to August 2024. But what stands out most is the sharp growth in new listings, which jumped 22.85% year-over-year, bringing the total new inventory to 371 homes.


This uptick in listings has tipped the scales in favour of buyers. With a sales-to-new listings ratio of 36%, Milton firmly sits in a buyer’s market, where supply is outpacing demand and buyers have more leverage in price negotiations.


Average Prices See Sharp Drop Year-Over-Year

The average sale price in Milton for August 2025 dropped to $964,086, down 9.43% from the same month last year. The median price also reflected this trend, landing at $912,500, which represents a decrease of 8.76% year-over-year. Compared to just last month (July 2025), the average price has dropped another 5.79%, reinforcing the current cooling conditions in the market.


Milton’s detached home segment saw the largest drop in activity, with only 55 sales in August, down a staggering 36% from the previous month. Semi-detached homes fared worse, down 68% month-over-month. Only 7 semi-detached homes were sold this August compared to 22 in July. Townhouses and condos remained flat in activity but also faced downward pricing pressure.


Expert Voices Weigh In on Market Conditions

“Compared to last year, we have seen a modest increase in home sales over the summer,” noted TRREB President Elechia Barry-Sproule. “With the economy slowing and inflation under control, additional interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada could help offset the impact of tariffs. Greater affordability would not only support more home sales but also generate significant economic spin-off benefits.”


Echoing this sentiment, TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer emphasized the affordability barrier still facing many buyers. “A household earning the average income in the GTA is still finding it challenging to afford the monthly mortgage payment associated with the purchase of an average priced home,” he said. “Further relief in borrowing costs would see an increased number of buyers move off the sidelines to take advantage of today’s well-supplied market.”


FULL BREAKDOWN

What’s Fueling Market Dynamics?

Milton’s real estate market is being shaped by a broader economic backdrop. Interest rates remain a key variable, and any shift by the Bank of Canada could trigger more demand. At the same time, local homebuyers are adjusting to the affordability landscape and taking their time with purchases, especially given the wider range of options currently on the market.


TRREB CEO John DiMichele added, “New, large scale infrastructure projects, including affordable housing, public transit, ports and shipbuilding will be important for sustaining Canada’s economic sustainability in the medium-to-long term. However, in the short term, spurring consumer spending on large ticket items like housing could lead recovery, as it has in previous economic cycles.”


📉 Key Milton Market Stats – August 2025

  • Average Sale Price: $964,086
  • Median Sale Price: $912,500
  • Total Sales: 132 (↑ 0.76% YoY)
  • New Listings: 371 (↑ 22.85% YoY)
  • Sales-to-New Listings Ratio: 36% (Buyer’s Market)
  • Detached Sales: 55
  • Townhouse Sales: 51
  • Condo Sales: 15


✅ What This Means for You

If you're a buyer, the current market is ripe with opportunity. Inventory is high, prices are down, and competition has cooled—giving you room to negotiate.

If you're a seller, pricing your home strategically is more important than ever. With the right marketing and expert guidance, your property can still attract serious buyers.


📞 Ready to Make Your Move?

Whether you're buying or selling, navigating today's real estate market requires experience and insight. The Flowers Team is here to help you make smart, informed decisions every step of the way.



👉 Contact us today to schedule a personalized market consultation.


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