Durham Region
Scugog Real Estate
Port Perry's lakeside downtown and quiet countryside.
Township · Durham Region
About Scugog
Scugog centres on Port Perry, a historic town on Lake Scugog, surrounded by farms and small hamlets.
Lake Scugog was created by a dam built in Lindsay in 1834, and the flooding formed Scugog Island.
Homes: Detached homes, waterfront and rural properties.
Known for
- Port Perry's historic Queen Street
- Lake Scugog
- Great Blue Heron Casino
Market this month
Scugog real estate market
Scugog · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $1,002,618
- Median price
- $975,000
- Homes sold
- 23
- Benchmark price
- $877,800
- -6.0% vs last year
- Days on market
- 60
- Sale-to-list price
- 96%
- Active listings
- 139
- Months of inventory
- 5.2
- Balanced market
- Detached$1,015,12422 sold
- Townhouse$727,5001 sold
4 areas
Scugog neighbourhoods
Port Perry
The township's main centre, with a Victorian-era downtown on Lake Scugog.
Caesarea
Lakeside community on Lake Scugog, first settled in 1836 as Lasherville.
Greenbank
Small rural hamlet northwest of Port Perry, near Highway 7/12.
Blackstock
Rural village east of Port Perry, near Highway 7A.
Daily life
Living in Scugog
Schools
- Durham District School Board
- Durham Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: Port Perry High School, R.H. Cornish Public School, Greenbank Public School.
Parks and outdoors
- Palmer Park Lakeside park on Lake Scugog in Port Perry.
- Birdseye Park Second lakeside park on Lake Scugog in Port Perry.
- Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area 1,120-hectare protected area northwest of Port Perry.
Shopping and dining
- Downtown Port Perry Queen Street shops, cafés and galleries ending at the waterfront.
- Port Perry Granary 1870s grain elevator, Canada's oldest, at the foot of Queen Street.
- Great Blue Heron Casino Casino on Scugog Island, the area's largest private employer.
Healthcare
- Lakeridge Health Port Perry
Commuting
Getting around Scugog
To downtown Toronto: about 74 km by road; about 70 min drive.
- DRTRoute 905 connects Port Perry with Durham College and Whitby GO
- HighwayHighway 7A runs east-west through Port Perry; Highway 7/12 runs south to Whitby
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Scugog
Why people move here
- Small-town lake living on Lake Scugog
- Hospital with emergency department in Port Perry
- Popular historic downtown
Things to consider
- No GO train; transit is limited to DRT buses
- Long drive to Toronto
A good fit for: Retirees · Waterfront buyers · Buyers wanting small-town life
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FAQ
Scugog real estate questions
What is the average home price in Scugog?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Scugog was $1,002,618 and the median was $975,000, based on 23 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is Scugog a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 5.2 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 Scugog?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 60 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is Scugog from downtown Toronto?
about 74 km by road; about 70 min drive.
Which school boards serve Scugog?
Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in Scugog?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Port Perry, Caesarea, Greenbank, Blackstock. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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