Renewed energy from buyers and sellers in Chatham-Kent has led to a significant jump in home sales and a record-high number of new listings.
According to the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors, 135 homes changed hands in April 2026, a sizable gain of 29.8 per cent compared to April 2025. This was also 6.5 per cent above the five-year average and 8.3 per cent above the 10-year average for the month of April.
There were 343 new residential units listed last month, which is a 20.4 per cent gain compared to the same time last year. This is also the highest number of new listings added for any month in the municipality’s history.
At the end of last month, there were 494 residential listings on the market, a slight 2.2 per cent decrease from the end of April 2025.
“Inventory levels were little changed, as the sharp rise in sales absorbed much of the increase in new supply,” said association president Carrie Patrick in a news release. “Still, the main takeaway was the renewed energy from both buyers and sellers, marking a clear shift from the more subdued market conditions seen recently.”
The average price of homes sold in April 2026 was $468,217, a 10.4 per cent gain year-over-year.
