Simcoe County Real Estate Market Update June 2021
We are in our first full official month of summer and the first real taste of lockdown being lifted. We hope you are all happy and healthy and enjoying the world a bit more! Inventory continues to be low and prices are still hitting record numbers. On the ground, we are still seeing multiple offers however, they tend to occur more in the move-in ready, updated homes, leaving some of the homes needing updates sitting longer than they would have previously. Sellers are definitely still in control in this market and we expect to see that continue for the foreseeable future.
If you want a quick snapshot of the June market, see the infographic below. For the long form statistics, scroll below the infographic – Enjoy the Simcoe County Real Estate Market Update June 2021
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Simcoe County Real Estate Market Update June 2021
Month-Over-Month (June 2021 vs May 2021) Residential Homes
Simcoe County
939 residential units were sold in Simcoe County last month—a 11.9% decrease from May 2021. During the same time a year ago (May 2020 to June 2020), there was a 76.0% increase in the number of units sold.
The average price of residential units sold last month was $803,919—a 0.6% increase from May 2021. This growth was less than the month-over-month change in average price a year ago (+7.0%).
City of Barrie
286 units were sold last month within the City of Barrie, which was 22.3% less than the number of units sold the month prior. A year ago, the number of units sold between June and May grew 58.8%.
The average price of units sold within Barrie during June 2021 was $747,533. This was 0.6% greater than the average price during May 2021. In comparison, the average price of units sold between June 2020 and May 2020 increased 6.6%.
City of Barrie – Apartments & Condos
41 apartment and condo units were sold in Barrie last month—24.1% less than the number of units sold in May 2021. The average price of apartment and condo units sold in the City of Barrie last month was $535,734—8.6% more than the average price in May 2021.
Simcoe County Excluding Barrie
In Simcoe County Excluding Barrie last month, 653 units were sold. This was 6.4% less than the number of units sold during May 2021. At the same time a year ago, there was an 84.7% increase in the number of units sold outside of Barrie.
The average price of units sold in the areas outside of Barrie last month was $828,614. This was 0.1% less than the month prior. Between June 2020 and May 2020, the average price of units sold outside of Barrie increased 6.8%.
Innisfil
64 residential units were sold in Innisfil last month—a 14.7% decrease from May 2021. During the same period a year ago (May 2020 to June 2020), there was a 16.7% increase in the number of units sold. The average price of residential units sold in Innisfil last month was approximately $924,186—a 20.3% increase from May 2021. This contrasted the decline from last year when the average price declined 0.6% from May to June.
Orillia
66 residential units were sold in Orillia last month — a 7.0% decrease from May 2021. During the same period a year ago (May 2020 to June 2020), there was an 86.7% increase in the number of units sold. The average price of residential units sold in Orillia last month was approximately $628,327—a 5.9% decrease from May 2021. The average price a year ago increased 14.9% from May to June.
Essa
In Essa last month, 30 residential units were sold. This was 31.8% less than the month prior. During the same period a year ago, there was a 74.1% increase in the number of units sold. The average price of residential units sold in Essa last month was $895,817— a 14.2% increase from May 2021. This time last year, the average price increased 13.5% from May 2020 to June 2020.
Year-To-Date (YTD) (June 2021 YTD vs June 2020 YTD) All Residential Homes
Simcoe County
5813 residential units were sold in Simcoe County during June 2021 Year-To-Date (YTD) (January 1st, 2021 – June 30th, 2021). This was 60.4% more than what was sold during the same timeframe last year (January 1st, 2020 – June 30th, 2020). The average price of residential units sold during June 2021 YTD was $773,167. This was 41.5% greater than the average price during the same timeframe last year.
City of Barrie
2020 units were sold in the City of Barrie during June 2021 YTD. This was a 66.0% growth from the same timeframe last year. This growth was greater than the growth in total Simcoe County (+60.4%).
The average price of units sold within the City of Barrie during June 2021 YTD was $723,739. This was 35.4% more than the same timeframe last year. This growth was less than what was seen in the total Simcoe region (+41.5%). During June 2021 YTD, Barrie accounted for 34.7% of residential properties sold. This was 1.2 share points more than the same timeframe during 2020.
City of Barrie – Apartments & Condos
274 apartment and condo units were sold in Barrie during June 2021 YTD—69.1% more than the number of units sold in June 2020 YTD. The average price of apartment and condo units in the City of Barrie this year so far was $486,572. This was 25.0% more than the average price during the same timeframe last year.
Simcoe County Excluding Barrie
3793 residential units were sold in the areas outside of Barrie during June 2021 YTD. This was 57.6% more than the number of units sold during June 2020 YTD. This growth in number of units sold was less than the growth seen in the total Simcoe region (+60.4%).
The average price of units sold during this time was $799,490. This was 44.7% greater than what was seen during June 2020 YTD. This growth was greater than that of total Simcoe (+41.5%). During June 2021 YTD, Simcoe County Excluding Barrie accounted for 65.3% of residential properties sold. This was 1.2 share points less than the same timeframe during 2020.
Innisfil
429 residential units were sold in Innisfil during June 2021 YTD. This was 54.3% more than what was sold during the same timeframe last year (January 1st, 2020 – June 30th, 2020). The average price of residential units sold in June 2021 YTD was $839,055. This was 53.8% greater than the average price during the same timeframe last year. During this time, Innisfil accounted for 7.4% of sales in Simcoe County—down 0.3 share points from the same timeframe last year.
Orillia
435 residential units were sold in Orillia from the beginning of 2021 to June 30th, 2021. This was 58.2% more than what was sold during the same timeframe last year (January 1st, 2020 – June 30th, 2020). The average price of residential units sold during June 2021 YTD was $624,874 This was 38.9% greater than the average price during the same timeframe last year. During June 2021 YTD, Orillia accounted for 7.5% of sales in Simcoe County, 0.1 share points more than that of June 2020 YTD.
Essa
264 residential units were sold in Essa during May 2021 YTD. This was 51.7% more than what was sold during the same timeframe last year (January 1st, 2020 – June 30th, 2020). The average price of residential units sold in June 2021 YTD was $787,041. This was 41.1% greater than the average price during the same timeframe last year. During this time, Essa accounted for 4.5% of sales in Simcoe County—down 0.3 share points from the same timeframe last year.
Simcoe County Real Estate Market Update June 2021
Year-Over-Year (June 2021 vs June 2020) All Residential Homes
The Housing Price Index (HPI) showed a 38.5% year-over-year increase between June 2021 and June 2020.
Simcoe County
939 residential units were sold in Simcoe County last month—12.4% less than the same time last year. As well, the average price of residential units sold was $803,919, which was 38.0% greater than that of June 2020.
City of Barrie
286 residential units were sold during June 2021 within Barrie. This was 11.7% less than the number of units sold during June 2020. This decline was lesser than that of total Simcoe County (-12.4%).
The average price of residential Barrie units sold during June 2021 was $747,533—34.3% greater than the average price of units sold during June 2020. This growth was less than the average-price growth of total Simcoe County (+38.0%). Sales in Barrie accounted for 30.5% of residential sales in Simcoe County last month. This was 0.2 share points more than the same time last year.
City of Barrie – Apartments & Condos
41 apartment and condo units were sold in Barrie during June 2021 — 5.1% greater than the number of units sold in June 2020. The average price of apartment and condo units in the City of Barrie in June 2021 was $535,734. This was 37.9% more than the average price during the same time last year.
Simcoe County Excluding Barrie
653 residential units were sold outside of Barrie during June 2021, and this was 12.7% less than the number of units sold during June 2020. This decline was slightly greater than the 12.4% decline seen in the total Simcoe region.
The average price of units sold in Simcoe County Excluding Barrie last month was $828,614. This was a 39.5% increase in the average price, year-over-year. This growth was greater than what was found in total Simcoe County (+38.0%). Residential property sales outside of Barrie accounted for 69.5% of sales in Simcoe County last month. This was 0.2 share points less than the same time last year.
Innisfil
64 residential units were sold in Innisfil during June 2021, and this was 1.6% more than the number of units sold during June 2020. This growth contrasted the 12.4% decline seen in the total Simcoe region. The average price of units sold in Innisfil last month was approximately $924,186. This was a 64.3% increase in the average price, year-over-year. This growth was greater than what was found in total Simcoe County (+38.0%). Sales in Innisfil accounted for 6.8% of sales in Simcoe County during June 2021. This was 0.9 share points more than Innisfil’s share of sales during the same time last year.
Orillia
66 residential units were sold in Orillia during June 2021, and this was 21.4% less than the number of units sold during June 2020. This decline was greater than the 12.4% decline seen in the total Simcoe region. The average price of units sold in Orillia last month was approximately $628,327. This was a 24.3% increase in the average price, year-over-year. This growth was greater than what was found in total Simcoe County (+38.0%). Orillia’s sales made up 7.0% of sales in Simcoe County. This was 0.8 share points less than the same time last year.
Essa
30 residential units were sold in Essa during June 2021, and this was 36.2% less than the number of units sold during June 2020. This decline was greater than the 12.4% decline seen in the total Simcoe region. The average price of units sold in Essa last month was approximately $895,817. This was a 51.5% increase in the average price, year-over-year. This growth was greater than what was found in total Simcoe County (+38.0%). Sales in Essa accounted for 3.2% of sales in Simcoe County during June 2021. This was 1.2 share points less than Essa’s share of sales during the same time last year.
We hope you enjoyed the Simcoe County Real Estate Market Update June 2021