Oxford County Real Estate Market Update – November 2025
Oxford County Real Estate Market November Update
Every month, our team sits down to dig into the latest real estate data for Woodstock’s single-family detached homes. And while the headlines usually focus on big averages - average sale price, days on market, number of listings - the real story often lies in the details you don’t see in those quick snapshots.
This month, Drew sat down with our resident stats expert, Jay, to break down what’s actually happening beneath the surface. The result? A much clearer picture of where the market is heading, what’s driving buyer behaviour, and why pricing strategy matters more today than ever.
Inventory Is Dropping - But Not for Just One Reason
The first number that jumps out is the decline in active listings. Inventory dropped noticeably this past month, but not because sellers suddenly disappeared. Instead, several factors came together:
More homes sold in November than in October
A wave of listings expired or were suspended
Some sellers paused their listings for the holiday season
The takeaway? Homes are moving - just with more strategy and realism than we saw earlier this fall.
Sales Are Up, But Prices Are Holding Steady
Despite a significant increase in the number of sold properties, the average sale price barely shifted - up only about $2,500 from the previous month. This stability tells us:
The market isn’t sliding downward
Buyers are active, but selective
Well-priced homes are still performing
We also saw something unusual: the median price was nearly identical to the average, suggesting fewer extreme highs and lows influencing the numbers. No properties sold over $1 million this month, which also helps balance the data.
What Recent Losses and Gains Reveal
Jay’s deep dives always uncover fascinating ownership stories, and this month was no different.
One homeowner saw a significant loss after purchasing during the peak of the market and eventually selling under power of sale conditions. On the other hand, another seller walked away with an impressive gain after eight years - largely because of a highly desirable feature: a pool.
Pools, once considered a liability, are back in demand. With modern designs and a shift toward backyard living, buyers are now paying a premium for a finished outdoor space.
The Real Days on Market (Not the One You See Online)
If you’ve checked CREA or other market reports, you may have seen that the “average days on market” is around 32 days. But this number is misleading.
When Jay calculated the true days on market - factoring in relists, price adjustments, and full listing history- the average jumped to 69 days.
This matters for both buyers and sellers:
Sellers need realistic expectations from the start
Buyers need to understand that a home sitting for 60+ days isn’t “problematic” - it may just be overpriced
Agents should be transparent about actual market timelines
Pricing: The Stat That Changed Everything This Month
Perhaps the most striking insight came from comparing original list prices to eventual sale prices:
Homes that needed to be relisted sold for an average of 14% below their original asking price.
Homes priced correctly from day one sold for just 2% below list price.
The message is clear: overpricing hurts sellers - financially and emotionally.
Getting the price right from the outset is no longer optional; it’s essential.
Are Bank Sales Rising? The Truth Behind the Headlines
There’s been a lot of speculation about increasing power-of-sale listings. But in Woodstock last month, only 3 out of 51 sales fell into that category. While we may see these numbers shift in the future, the current data doesn’t support the narrative of widespread distress.
How Long Are People Staying in Their Homes?
We’ve all heard the old “five to seven years” rule, but the data tells a different story.
The average homeowner who sold last month had lived in their home for 13 years.
Some owners stayed nearly 60 years, while one sold after less than a year due to sudden life changes. It’s a reminder that real estate isn’t one-size-fits-all - it’s deeply personal.
The Bottom Line
This month’s numbers show a market that is active, stable, and full of opportunities - but only if you understand the full picture. Inventory is tightening, sales are increasing, and pricing strategy is more important than ever. Buyers are looking, sellers are adjusting, and the market continues to correct itself in a steady, predictable way.
If you're thinking of making a move, now is the time to lean on experience, accurate data, and honest guidance. Whether you’re buying, selling, or trying to understand what today’s trends mean for your property, we're here to help you make smart, confident decisions.
Jay Friesen is a Real Estate Broker in Ontario with a deep understanding of project management and relationship building which are key components, as well as the reason why he has chosen to pursue real estate as a profession. He is ready to service whatever needs you have when it comes to buying, selling or investing in real estate.
Jay Friesen
Broker, The Jennifer Gale Team
Gale Group Realty Brokerage Ltd.
(519) 536-6542