BDAR Stats: May 2025

The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® (BDAR) has released its latest market data for May 2025, indicating continued growth in new listings and inventory across Simcoe County. While sales have moderated compared to the same time last year, month-over-month trends reflect steady activity and rising prices heading into the summer season.

Simcoe County recorded 434 home sales in May, down 17.28% from the 509 sales reported in May 2024. However, compared to April 2025, sales rose by 19.55%, reflecting sustained market momentum heading into the summer months.

The average sale price was $849,002, nearly unchanged from May 2024 (down just 0.01%) and up 3.00% from the April 2025 average of $824,196, suggesting stable pricing and resilient demand across the region.

New listings increased 1,765, an increase of 16.34% year-over-year, offering buyers more options and flexibility. Active listings also rose to 2,566, a 28.42% increase compared to last May, though down from April’s peak. The months of inventory rose to 5.1, up from 3.6 last year and 3.9 in April, reflecting a more balanced and buyer-friendly environment.

“The May data reflects a stable and competitive spring market,” says BDAR Chair, Robin Jones. “With more listings and modest price growth, buyers have greater opportunities, while sellers still benefit from strong market fundamentals. REALTORS® continue to provide critical support and guidance as conditions evolve.”

In Barrie, 184 homes were sold in May 2025, down 25.80% year-over-year, but up 8.23% from April. The average price in Barrie reached $743,470, down 4.81% from May 2024 but up 2.56% month-over-month. New listings in the city rose 12.40% from last year to 716, while active listings increased 36.81% to 996. Months of inventory in Barrie climbed to 4.2, indicating more choice and time for buyers.

BDAR remains committed to providing REALTORS® with the tools, data, and insights they need to navigate Simcoe County’s evolving real estate landscape and support their clients with confidence.

For a full breakdown of the latest market trends in select municipalities in Simcoe County See the May 2025 Full Report.

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Disclaimer

The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® cautions that over a period of time, the use of average price information can be useful in establishing trends, but it does not indicate actual prices in widely divergent areas or account for price differentials between geographical areas. The prices reflected in this media release are based on homes sold via the live TRREB MLS® system only.

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About BDAR

The Barrie & District Association of REALTORS® (BDAR) represents over 1,600 REALTORS® in the Barrie and Simcoe County region. BDAR provides its members leadership opportunities, professional development, and other tools and services to help them deliver a high standard of services to their clients. BDAR is community‐focused and believes that community prosperity is largely based on shelter and home ownership. The Association has a strong focus on affordable housing and helping first‐time buyers understand how to get on the housing ladder. To learn more visit https://bdar.ca