Barrie Real Estate Market — Key Takeaways
Barrie recorded 120 resale transactions in February 2026, representing $78.6M in total dollar volume. The median of $631,250 and average of $654,634 are unusually close — a $23,384 gap — indicating a relatively undistorted price distribution this month. At 33% SNLR and a 3.05:1 listing-to-sale ratio, the city sits in buyer’s territory overall. The standout: row townhouses at 58% SNLR and 23 sales against 40 listings are approaching seller’s market conditions. Condo apartments at 13% SNLR and 85 listings against 11 sales are the most distressed segment.
- ▲Row townhouses: SNLR 58%, near seller’s market. 23 sales against 40 new listings. At 58% SNLR, this segment is the strongest in Barrie — buyers should arrive prepared to compete near or at asking price.
- ▲Semi-detached: 12-day avg DOM, 98% SP/LP. The fastest-moving product in Barrie. Five sales (n=5, directional) but the speed and SP/LP signal is consistent with strong demand at the $555,000 median price point.
- ▼Condo apartments: SNLR 13%, 85 listings vs. 11 sales. 7.7:1 listing-to-sale ratio. The most distressed segment in Barrie — $389,500 median, 49-day avg DOM. Sellers face intense price competition from investor resales and new completions.
- !“Other” category: SNLR 100% but 83-day avg DOM. 9 sales against 9 new listings looks balanced, but the 83-day average vs. 29-day median DOM reveals extreme stale-listing distortion. One or two properties sat 150+ days pulling the average up. Interpret with care.
February Summary: Barrie’s February 2026 market is best understood through its segment bifurcation. Row townhouses at 58% SNLR are the healthiest demand signal in this report series for a townhome segment — 23 sales against 40 listings with a $588,000 median at 97% SP/LP. The detached market (65 sales, $700K median) shows a 43-day average vs. 22-day median DOM split that tells the now-familiar story: stale overpriced listings inflating the average while correctly priced detached homes sell in under a month. The condo apartment segment mirrors the Barrie County-wide pattern — 85 listings, 11 sales, 7.7:1 ratio. The city median of $631,250 with a 97% SP/LP ratio city-wide tells you the market is functioning; it’s just highly segmented by product type.
Data based on TRREB MLS® reported February 2026 resale activity for Barrie. Source: TRREB.
Barrie Market Conditions — February 2026
At 33% SNLR and a 3.05:1 listing-to-sale ratio, Barrie is a buyer’s market overall. The 47-day average DOM vs. 26-day median DOM is the most important number in the city-wide data: properties priced correctly are selling in under a month; properties priced above market expectations are sitting 60–90+ days and pulling the average up. Barrie’s range from 13% SNLR (condo apartments) to 58% SNLR (row townhouses) is the widest product-type spread in the report series — strategy must be calibrated to the specific segment.
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| Property Type | SNLR | Condition | Avg DOM | Med DOM | SP/LP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row Townhouse | 58% | Near-Seller’s | 47 | 36 | 97% |
| Semi-Detached | 38% | Buyer-Leaning (n=5) | 12 | 12 | 98% |
| Condo Townhouse | 37% | Buyer-Leaning | 54 | 43 | 97% |
| Detached | 33% | Buyer-Leaning | 43 | 22 | 97% |
| Other | 100%* | Interpret w/ care | 83 | 29 | 93% |
| Condo Apartment | 13% | Deep Buyer’s | 49 | 26 | 96% |
| Link | — | No Sales | — | — | — |
*“Other” SNLR 100% = 9 sales / 9 new listings — appears balanced, but 83-day avg vs. 29-day median DOM signals 1–2 severely stale listings distorting the average. Use median DOM and SP/LP (93%) as the more reliable read.
What this means: Barrie’s 45-point SNLR spread (13% condo apartment to 58% row townhouse) is the most dramatic product-type bifurcation in the February 2026 report series. The city median and SP/LP ratio look reasonable — 33% SNLR, 97% SP/LP — but those averages mask two completely different buying experiences. Row townhouse buyers need to compete; condo apartment buyers have maximum leverage. The detached market is nuanced: the 22-day median DOM confirms that well-priced detached homes sell quickly, while the 43-day average reveals an inventory of overpriced listings accumulating days without offers.
For Buyers: Barrie’s segment-specific strategy matters more here than anywhere in the report series. Condo apartments: maximum leverage — 85 listings against 11 buyers, 7.7:1 ratio. Offer 6–9% below ask with conditions on apartments sitting 30+ days; expect to negotiate. Detached homes (33% SNLR, 43-day avg / 22-day median DOM): 3–5% below ask on homes sitting beyond the median, near-ask on fresh, correctly priced listings. Row townhouses: arrive pre-approved, offer at or near full asking price — 58% SNLR means you may face competing interest on well-priced product. Semi-detached at 12-day avg DOM is the fastest segment in the city; if you see a properly-priced semi, act immediately. Barrie’s $631,250 median puts most product below the CMHC $1M threshold, widening your financing options.
For Sellers: Barrie’s 26-day median DOM is the signal you need to understand as a seller: if your home is priced correctly, you will sell in under a month. If it’s not, you’ll be watching the average inflate past 47 days and eventually accepting a lower price after accumulating market time that works against you. Row townhouse sellers are in the best position in the city — 58% SNLR, 97% SP/LP, 23 sales in February. Detached sellers at 33% SNLR should price aggressively relative to recent comparables rather than aspirationally. Condo apartment sellers face the hardest conditions: 85 competing listings, 11 buyers. Price decisively or be patient — there is no middle ground in this segment right now.
For Investors: Barrie’s investment case rests on population growth, Laurentian University rental demand, Barrie GO Line access (~90 min to Union), and Lake Simcoe lifestyle appeal. The strongest current acquisition signal is row townhouses: 58% SNLR on resale confirms healthy demand, the $588,000 median is below the CMHC $1M threshold, and family + student tenant demand is stable. The condo apartment correction (SNLR 13%, $389,500 median) creates the most distressed entry point — but only for investors comfortable with the current supply overhang compressing rental yields simultaneously. The medium-term thesis: Barrie’s population growth trajectory, GO rail access, and sub-$700K detached pricing will sustain demand as the current supply pipeline exhausts over 2027–28.
Barrie Median Home Price — 13-Month Trend (Estimated)
The February 2026 city median of $631,250 is the confirmed TRREB data point anchoring this chart. Prior months are estimated directionally from Barrie-area trend data. For individual property pricing decisions, use recent comparable sales data specific to your neighbourhood and property type — city-wide medians blend very different product types and price points.
Price Context: Barrie’s city-wide median blends a wide range: detached at $700,000, row townhouses at $588,000, condo townhouses at $498,000, and condo apartments at $389,500. A modest decline in condo apartment volume or a mix shift toward more detached sales can move the city median $20,000–$30,000 in a single month without any underlying price change. The February 2026 median of $631,250 at 97% SP/LP city-wide suggests a functioning market — the distress is concentrated in specific segments (condo apartments) rather than being a broad-based price collapse. For neighbourhood-level pricing, consult per-address comparable sales data.
Barrie Home Prices by Property Type — February 2026
Barrie’s seven property type categories span from the $389,500 condo apartment median to the $700,000 detached median — a $310,500 range within one city. Detached leads volume at 54% of all sales. Row townhouses are the demand standout at 58% SNLR. Condo apartments are the most distressed at 13% SNLR. The “Other” category’s SNLR of 100% is a mathematical artifact of equal sales and new listings — not a genuine seller’s signal given the 83-day average DOM.
February 2026 — Full Property Type Breakdown
The condo apartment avg/median gap ($473,477 avg vs. $389,500 median — an $83,977 spread) is the largest in Barrie’s property type data. This reflects a heavily right-skewed distribution: a few higher-priced Kempenfelt Bay or newer luxury condo units are pulling the average significantly above the typical sale. The $389,500 median is the reliable benchmark for most condo buyers. The “Other” category’s avg ($707,056) vs. median ($670,000) gap and 83-day avg vs. 29-day median DOM confirms 1–2 outlier properties distorting the average.
| Property Type | Sales | Avg Price | Median Price | Avg DOM | Med DOM | SP/LP | SNLR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | $724,830 | $700,000 | 43 | 22 | 97% | 33% |
| Row Townhouse | 23 | $587,170 | $588,000 | 47 | 36 | 97% | 58% |
| Condo Townhouse | 7 | $493,500 | $498,000 | 54 | 43 | 97% | 37% |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | $582,200 | $555,000 | 12 | 12 | 98% | 38% |
| Condo Apartment | 11 | $473,477 | $389,500 | 49 | 26 | 96% | 13% |
| Other | 9 | $707,056 | $670,000 | 83 | 29 | 93% | 100%* |
| Link | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
*“Other” SNLR 100% = 9 sales / 9 new listings — not a seller’s market signal; 83-day avg DOM and 93% SP/LP reflect distressed listings. Semi-detached n=5 directional only. Link: 0 sales, 2 new listings. Source: TRREB MLS® Feb 2026.
Type Takeaway: Barrie’s row townhouse data is the strongest demand signal in the February 2026 Simcoe County report series — 58% SNLR on a meaningful 23-sale base with $588,000 avg/median alignment (virtually no distortion) confirms genuine balanced-to-seller demand for this product type. The condo apartment market at $389,500 median and 85 listings against 11 sales is the entry point for patient buyers or long-term investors who can underwrite the supply overhang. The detached 22-day median DOM vs. 43-day average is Barrie’s most instructive data split: the market rewards accurate pricing and punishes aspirational listing strategies with accumulating days that work against final sale price.
Sales Distribution by Property Type — February 2026
Upgrade Paths Within Barrie — February 2026
Barrie’s upgrade spreads are the most compressed in the Simcoe report series — the gap from row townhouse to detached is only $112,000 median-to-median. Row townhouse sellers capture full value at 97% SP/LP; detached buyers have negotiating room at 33% SNLR. This combination makes the townhome-to-detached upgrade unusually attractive right now.
| Upgrade Path | Selling (Median) | Buying (Median) | Spread | Market Signal | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Row Town → Detached | ~$588,000 | ~$700,000 | $112,000 | Selling 97% SP/LP; detached 33% SNLR with room to negotiate | Favourable |
| Condo Town → Detached | ~$498,000 | ~$700,000 | $202,000 | ⚠ Condo town 54-day avg DOM; take the median read (43 days) | Moderate |
| Condo Apt → Row Town | ~$389,500 | ~$588,000 | $198,500 | Selling into SNLR 13%; buying into SNLR 58% — difficult both sides | Challenging |
| Condo Apt → Detached | ~$389,500 | ~$700,000 | $310,500 | Selling into 85-listing supply; buying with good leverage | Difficult |
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Get Your Valuation →Factors Shaping the Barrie Market in 2026
Barrie is Simcoe County’s largest city and its economic hub — a mid-sized Ontario city of ~170,000 on Kempenfelt Bay (Lake Simcoe) with GO rail access to Toronto, a growing employment base, Georgian College and Lakehead University campuses, and a lifestyle appeal that draws GTA migrants and retirees. Barrie’s market is shaped by the intersection of commuter demand, local employment, student rental demand, and recreational migration.
Barrie’s $631,250 median sits well below the CMHC $1M threshold, making the majority of the city’s resale market accessible with insured financing at 5–10% down. Fixed 5-year rates at 4.1–4.4% and the stress test at ~6.25% make the qualifying math achievable for Barrie’s buyer pool. At the $700,000 detached median, a buyer with 10% down (~$70,000) qualifies at approximately $125,000 household income under the stress test — accessible for professional and dual-income households relocating from the GTA.
Barrie has two GO train stations on the Barrie Line: Barrie South and Allandale Waterfront, offering peak-hour service to Union Station in approximately 85–95 minutes. This positions Barrie as a viable Toronto commuter city for households willing to trade commute time for Barrie’s significant price advantage over York Region. The GO rail access is Barrie’s most durable demand driver for the commuter segment — it ensures that Toronto employment income can sustain Barrie housing demand even as local Barrie wages continue to lag GTA levels.
Barrie has been one of Ontario’s fastest-growing cities by percentage for over a decade, driven by GTA migration (affordability), Simcoe County’s recreational appeal, and expanding local employment in healthcare, education, and professional services. The City of Barrie’s Official Plan targets continued managed growth. Population growth is the most reliable long-term demand anchor for Barrie real estate — the February 2026 buyer’s market is a supply-timing correction within a multi-decade growth story, not a signal of structural demand deterioration.
Barrie’s condo apartment market is experiencing the same investor-resale-driven supply overhang seen across the GTHA — but with a smaller rental absorption base than Toronto. Pre-construction buyers who paid $500K–$650K for Barrie condos in 2020–22 are now listing at $389,500–$473,000 median levels, with many absorbing losses. The 7.7:1 listing-to-sale ratio will take multiple market cycles to clear at current pace. Until the condo pipeline exhausts and rental yields recover, this segment will remain a buyer’s distressed-acquisition opportunity rather than a seller’s or landlord’s market.
Barrie hosts Georgian College (one of Ontario’s largest colleges) and a Lakehead University campus, generating a sustained student rental demand base that doesn’t exist in comparably-priced Simcoe County municipalities. Student renters target affordable, transit-accessible units — the condo apartment and row townhouse segments near Georgian’s campus. This demand layer provides a rental income floor for Barrie investors that partially offsets the supply overhang pressure — though student rental rates are lower than the professional-tenant rates needed to justify 2020–22 pre-construction purchase prices.
Barrie’s employment base includes manufacturing, automotive supply chain, and construction trades sectors with above-average CUSMA exposure. Income uncertainty from tariff risk has suppressed purchase confidence among Barrie’s skilled-trades and manufacturing buyer cohort — a segment that traditionally drives detached home demand in the $650K–$800K range. Trade resolution is a meaningful positive catalyst for Barrie’s spring 2026 market — restoring employment confidence in the trades and manufacturing workforce would release pent-up demand that is currently sitting on the sideline.
Barrie’s waterfront position on Kempenfelt Bay and its four-season recreational access — boating, skiing at nearby Blue Mountain (45 min), snowmobile trails, and Georgian Bay access — creates a lifestyle demand premium that supports property values beyond what the commuter-only calculus would produce. The downtown waterfront revitalization and expanding amenities continue to attract GTA buyers seeking quality-of-life improvements alongside affordability. The lifestyle premium is durable and differentiates Barrie from other affordable Ontario commuter cities without recreational appeal.
Barrie’s south-end subdivision growth and condo completion pipeline are delivering new inventory that competes with resale listings. South Barrie’s newer detached and townhome subdivisions attract buyers who prefer new construction over resale — putting downward pressure on comparable resale pricing in the $650K–$800K detached range. The completion wave will thin by 2027–28 as starts slow in response to current buyer’s market signals, creating a supply tightening that will benefit both resale sellers and landlords who hold through the current cycle.
Barrie Neighbourhoods — February 2026 Overview
Barrie’s TRREB data for February 2026 does not include a neighbourhood-level breakdown — the city reports as a single market unit. The analysis below profiles Barrie’s key districts based on their typical property type mix and demand characteristics, informed by the city-wide February 2026 data.
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Get Sold Alerts →| District | Dominant Type | Price Range (est.) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Waterfront | Condo Apt, Row Town | $350K–$650K | Kempenfelt Bay, walkability, transit |
| South Barrie (new) | Detached, Row Town | $620K–$850K | New subdivisions, Hwy 400 access |
| East Barrie / Georgian Drive | Detached, Semi | $580K–$780K | Georgian College proximity, established |
| Innishore / North Barrie | Detached | $650K–$900K+ | Larger lots, lakefront premium |
| Ardagh Bluffs / West | Detached, Condo Town | $550K–$780K | Nature trails, family demographics |
Price ranges are estimated from property type medians and typical district mix. Not TRREB-sourced neighbourhood data — for specific comparable sales by address, contact Matthew directly.
No TRREB Neighbourhood Data: Barrie’s February 2026 TRREB report covers the city as a single market unit without sub-community breakdowns. The district profiles above are informed by the city-wide property type data and general Barrie geography — they are not sourced from TRREB neighbourhood statistics. For per-address comparable sales data, DOM by specific street or subdivision, or an accurate current valuation of your Barrie property, contact Matthew directly.
Barrie Rental Market — 2026 Overview
Barrie’s rental market is the most diverse in Simcoe County — spanning student rentals near Georgian College, professional and family rentals in south Barrie subdivisions, and the challenged condo apartment investor-landlord segment where new completions have compressed yields. The same supply overhang pressuring condo resale prices is simultaneously softening condo rental rates.
For Renters: Barrie’s rental market in early 2026 is the most tenant-favourable it has been since 2020. Condo apartment landlords are negotiating on price, parking, and lease terms as vacancy rises and competing units sit longer. Tenants seeking condo apartments in the downtown or south Barrie areas can realistically achieve rents 5–10% below asking through negotiation. Townhome rentals are more stable — family demand and limited supply keep negotiating room tighter in the $2,300–$2,800/mo range.
For Landlords: Barrie condo apartment landlords are in the most challenged position — new completions are adding competing units while rental demand growth has stalled. Price at market or accept extended vacancy periods. Townhome and detached landlords are in better shape: family rental demand is stable, vacancy is lower, and the yield math is more favourable at current price levels. Student rental properties near Georgian College retain a reliable tenant base; yields are modest but vacancy risk is low.
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Barrie Housing Market — Common Questions Answered
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The data presented in this report is sourced from the TRREB MLS® System and reflects resale transactions recorded in February 2026 in Barrie, Ontario. All metrics are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial or investment advice. MLS® is a registered trademark of the Canadian Real Estate Association. Matthew Gizzie is a registered REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Centres, Brokerage. Price trend chart: February 2026 county median of $653,000 is confirmed from TRREB. All prior months are estimated directionally from Barrie trends. County-level medians are a blend of diverse municipal markets. Individual municipal confirmed data points in respective municipal reports.
