Halton Region
Oakville Real Estate
Harbours, heritage streets and well-regarded schools.
Town · Halton Region
About Oakville
Oakville is a lakeside town with two harbours, a historic downtown and family neighbourhoods north of the QEW. It is one of the GTA's most sought-after places to raise a family.
William Chisholm bought the land in 1827, and Oakville grew as a Lake Ontario port shipping wheat and lumber by schooner.
Homes: Detached homes, townhomes and a growing number of condos near GO stations.
Known for
- Downtown Oakville and the harbours
- Schools that families seek out
- Sheridan College's Trafalgar campus
Market this month
Oakville real estate market
Oakville · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $1,365,169
- Median price
- $1,211,500
- Homes sold
- 162
- Benchmark price
- $1,128,800
- -3.0% vs last year
- Days on market
- 32
- Sale-to-list price
- 96%
- Active listings
- 1,073
- Months of inventory
- 4.9
- Balanced market
- Detached$1,740,42185 sold
- Semi$1,050,7506 sold
- Townhouse$1,167,32027 sold
- Condo apt$699,37929 sold
7 areas
Oakville neighbourhoods
Old Oakville
Lakefront downtown with heritage homes, Lakeshore Road shops and the harbour at Sixteen Mile Creek.
Bronte
Lakeside area in west Oakville centred on Bronte Harbour, with Bronte GO to the north.
Glen Abbey
West Oakville suburb built around Glen Abbey Golf Course, a long-time Canadian Open host.
Joshua Creek
North-east ravine neighbourhood near Dundas and Ninth Line, built from the late 1990s, mostly detached.
Iroquois Ridge
North-east area in North and South parts, with a community centre, library and pool hub.
River Oaks
North-central suburb of family homes, with trails along creek valleys.
West Oak Trails
Newer north-central suburb near Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and Sixteen Mile Creek.
Daily life
Living in Oakville
Schools
- Halton District School Board
- Halton Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: White Oaks Secondary School (International Baccalaureate Diploma), Appleby College (independent school), Oakville Trafalgar High School.
Colleges and universities: Sheridan College, Trafalgar Campus.
Parks and outdoors
- Bronte Creek Provincial Park Large park with trails, camping and a heritage farm.
- Gairloch Gardens Lakeside estate gardens and an Oakville Galleries site.
- Coronation Park Lakefront park, past home of the Oakville Waterfront Festival.
- Sixteen Mile Creek Creek valley trails running north from Oakville Harbour.
Shopping and dining
- Downtown Oakville Shops and restaurants on Lakeshore Road near the harbour.
- Kerr Village Main-street shops and eateries along Kerr Street.
- Bronte Village Restaurants and patios near Bronte Harbour.
- Oakville Place Indoor shopping mall, opened in 1981.
Healthcare
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (Halton Healthcare)
Commuting
Getting around Oakville
To downtown Toronto: about 35–40 km; about 30–40 min by GO train from Oakville GO to Union Station.
- GO TrainLakeshore West from Oakville GO: about 30–40 min to Union, trains every 15 min at many times
- GO TrainLakeshore West from Bronte GO: about 40–45 min to Union
- HighwayQEW/403 and the 407; about 40–70 min to downtown by car, traffic dependent
- TransitOakville Transit buses connect neighbourhoods to the GO stations
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Oakville
Why people move here
- Frequent Lakeshore West GO service from Oakville GO
- Lake Ontario waterfront parks and two harbours
- Local jobs, including Ford of Canada's head office
Things to consider
- QEW/403 is often congested at rush hour
- Newer north Oakville areas are still being built out
A good fit for: Families · Luxury buyers · Downtown commuters
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FAQ
Oakville real estate questions
What is the average home price in Oakville?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Oakville was $1,365,169 and the median was $1,211,500, based on 162 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is Oakville a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 4.9 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a balanced market. Homes sold for about 96% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in Oakville?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 32 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is Oakville from downtown Toronto?
about 35–40 km; about 30–40 min by GO train from Oakville GO to Union Station.
Which school boards serve Oakville?
Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in Oakville?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Old Oakville, Bronte, Glen Abbey, Joshua Creek, Iroquois Ridge. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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