Sometimes the useful market story is that almost nothing happened. Hamilton sale listings in 2025 had a $699,900 median. In 2026 through mid-September, the median was $699,000. Current listings are still right on that line at $699,000.
The monthly chart is a flat corridor, not a ski jump. February briefly printed $717,000. Most months from March through September sat between the high $670,000s and $700,000. Buyers who waited for a collapse did not get one. Buyers who feared a 2026 spike did not get that either.
Hamilton monthly median listed asking price:
| Month | Sale listings | Median listed asking price |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 451 | $650,000 |
| February 2026 | 704 | $717,000 |
| March 2026 | 1405 | $690,000 |
| April 2026 | 1799 | $699,900 |
| May 2026 | 1770 | $699,998 |
| June 2026 | 1715 | $695,990 |
| July 2026 | 1479 | $679,900 |
| August 2026 | 1216 | $679,900 |
| September 2026 (partial) | 992 | $699,000 |
Home type still matters. June through mid-September condo/apartment listings had a $385,000 median. Townhomes were $629,900. Detached homes were $749,000. Hamilton’s “$699,000 city” is mostly a detached-and-townhome city, with condos as the true entry lane.
| June–September 2026 home type | Sale listings | Median listed asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Condo/apartment | 553 | $385,000 |
| Townhome | 787 | $629,900 |
| Detached | 3452 | $749,000 |
Hamilton’s listing mix explains why the citywide number can sit still. From June through mid-September there were 3,452 detached sale listings versus 553 condos. The $699,000 headline is a house-and-townhome city talking. The $385,000 condo median is real, but it is a thinner slice of what actually comes to market. Buyers who only watch the citywide line are mostly watching detached homes with a townhome assist.
Next door is a different conversation. Burlington spent 2026 pressing against $1 million. Kitchener moved sharply from winter to summer. Hamilton did neither. If you need more space than a condo and less than a $1 million GTA suburb, this is one of the clearer Ontario asking-price lanes in the Casakibo set.
If you already read our Hamilton rental report, this is the ownership companion: steady asking prices, and a condo lane that is still a different budget. See Hamilton homes for sale or compare nearby Burlington listings.
The Casakibo Data Labs prepare market reports using structured Canadian real estate listing data, city-level comparisons, and property-type checks. This report was prepared by the Casakibo Data Labs using residential sale listings from participating Canadian real estate boards and CREA member feeds, covering January 1, 2026 through September 17, 2026. September is a partial month. For data questions, market research, or partnership inquiries, contact Casakibo.