If you're wondering how the Kingston real estate market started the year, here’s your full breakdown of the January 2026 market stats, including sales activity, average sale price, days on market, and inventory levels.

Let’s take a closer look at what happened last month and what it could mean moving forward.

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Kingston Home Sales in January 2026

There were 89 residential transactions in Kingston in January 2026.

• This is the same number of sales as December 2025

• Compared to January 2025, sales are up 17%

While month-over-month activity remained steady, the year-over-year increase shows that buyer activity is still present — even during the typically slower winter season.

Average Sale Price in Kingston

The average sale price in January 2026 was $576,000.

• Down from $646,000 in December

• Down 8% compared to January 2025

It’s important to note that month-to-month fluctuations can happen based on the type of properties sold. A shift in detached homes versus townhomes or condos can significantly impact the average sale price.

That said, we are starting the year slightly below last January’s average.

Days on Market

Homes in Kingston stayed on the market for an average of 56 days in January.

• Up from 47 days in December

• Up 22% compared to January 2025

This suggests that buyers may be taking a bit more time before making purchasing decisions, which aligns with current affordability considerations and market caution.

Months of Inventory

Kingston finished January with four months of inventory.

• The same as December 2025

• The same as January 2025

Four months of inventory generally indicates a balanced market — not strongly favouring buyers or sellers.

A Deeper Look at Transactions

For 2026, we’re digging deeper into long-term trends — and one stat stands out: transactions are at their lowest point in the past decade.

To put that into perspective:

• In 2015, Kingston saw close to 2,000 transactions

• Last year, we finished at just over 1,600 transactions

That’s a significant difference in overall activity.

Interestingly, 2015 was considered a buyer’s market, with much higher inventory levels than we see today. While affordability is a much larger factor now than it was then, the drop in transactions highlights a shift in overall market behaviour.

We’ll continue exploring affordability, inventory trends, and buyer demand in future updates.

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

While sales are up compared to last January, average prices have softened and homes are taking slightly longer to sell. Inventory remains steady, keeping the market balanced.

For sellers, pricing strategy and preparation are critical.
For buyers, there may be more opportunity and negotiating room than in previous years.

As always, local market knowledge matters most — especially when broader trends don’t tell the full story.

If you have questions about how these January 2026 Kingston real estate stats impact your buying or selling plans, connect with our team. We’re happy to walk through your specific situation and strategy.

Stay tuned for next month’s update.