The short answer: In October 2026, Pickering recorded 93 home sales and 285 new listings, according to TRREB. The average price was $821,211, and homes sold in 27 days on average, six days faster than in September. Across Durham Region, sales rose 6.7% to 589 and the MLS® HPI benchmark was down 5.11% year over year.
This October, Pickering buyers moved faster while prices softened from September. Here’s what Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) numbers show for Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and the rest of Durham, with Toronto and York for GTA context.
Pickering and Durham Region real estate market update: October 2026
| Pickering | September 2026 | October 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New listings | 277 | 285 | +2.89% |
| Home sales | 92 | 93 | +1.09% |
| Average price | $893,842 | $821,211 | −8.13% |
| Average days on market | 33 | 27 | −6 days |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, October and September 2026, all home types; September figures as first reported. Actual figures, not seasonally adjusted.
In Pickering, sales and new listings held close to September’s levels, but homes sold much faster: 27 days on average, down from 33. Buyers paid 98% of the asking price on average, and with 421 active listings there were about 3.8 months of inventory.
The average Pickering price fell 8.13% from September to $821,211, partly reflecting fewer detached sales (46, vs 50 in September). The benchmark is a steadier measure. TRREB’s MLS® HPI composite benchmark for Pickering was $857,000 in October, down 3.08% from October 2025. That’s a smaller annual decline than Durham’s overall. Claremont isn’t reported separately by TRREB; its sales are counted within Pickering.
| Durham Region | September 2026 | October 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New listings | 1,834 | 1,700 | −7.31% |
| Home sales | 552 | 589 | +6.70% |
| Average price | $828,141 | $793,024 | −4.24% |
| Average days on market | 30 | 29 | −1 day |
Source: TRREB Market Watch, October and September 2026, all home types; September figures as first reported. Actual figures, not seasonally adjusted.
Durham-wide, sales rose and new listings eased. The average price slipped 4.24%, and TRREB’s HPI benchmark for Durham was $798,100, down 5.11% year over year. Next door, Ajax recorded 74 sales (59 of them detached) at an average of $918,704, up 10.8% from September, with homes selling in 30 days. Whitby sales rose 12.5% to 108 at an average of $876,275, with homes selling in 27 days and about 3.0 months of inventory.
Pickering home prices by home type
Detached homes in Pickering averaged $1,001,891 in October (down 7.29%), and freehold (att/row) townhouses averaged $748,681 (down 2.68%). Condo townhouses averaged $569,607 (down 6.14%), and condo apartments averaged $472,313 (down 3.83%).
Pickering records relatively few sales in some segments (46 detached, 23 freehold townhouses, 14 condo townhouses, 8 condo apartments and just 2 semi-detached homes in October), so those averages can swing with the mix of homes that sold. Across Durham, detached homes averaged $875,260, freehold townhouses $694,156, semis $617,652 and condo apartments $466,698. Curious about your own street? Find out what your neighbour sold for.
Toronto and York Region: the wider GTA picture
In the City of Toronto, sales rose 12.75% to 2,184 while new listings fell 16.41% to 5,451. The average price climbed 3.99% to $1,075,627, and days on market dipped from 33 to 30.
York Region followed a similar pattern. Sales rose 16.24% to 1,038, new listings fell 14.26% to 2,663, and the average price edged up 0.54% to $1,142,789. Homes took 33 days to sell on average, down from 38. Across the whole GTA, TRREB reported 5,603 sales, down 7.9% from October 2025, with an average price of $1,024,108, down 2.7%.
Durham’s average price was about $282,600 below Toronto’s and about $349,800 below York’s. For many buyers we meet, that gap is a reason to look east to Pickering, Ajax and Whitby.
What October means for buyers and sellers
Buyers: Prices in Pickering are below where they were a year ago, and there are still almost four months of inventory, so you have room to compare. Well-priced homes are moving faster, though. Get pre-approved, set up listing alerts, and book a free consultation so you’re ready when the right home appears.
Sellers: Faster sales are good news, but buyers are still paying close to 98% of list on average, so pricing and presentation matter. Start with your home’s value, and see what selling will cost in our guide to seller closing costs in Ontario.
Looking ahead to the rest of the fall
Every month moves differently, so we’ll keep tracking TRREB’s numbers for Pickering and Durham and share what we see next month. If you’re planning a move, a quick conversation about your street is the best place to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the Pickering real estate market in October 2026?
According to TRREB, Pickering had 93 home sales in October 2026, up from 92 in September, with 285 new listings. The average price was $821,211, homes sold in 27 days on average, and TRREB’s MLS® HPI benchmark for Pickering was $857,000, down 3.08% year over year.
What was the average home price in Pickering in October 2026?
It was $821,211 for all home types, according to TRREB. Detached homes averaged $1,001,891, freehold townhouses $748,681, condo townhouses $569,607 and condo apartments $472,313.
How did Ajax and Whitby compare with Pickering in October 2026?
Ajax recorded 74 sales at an average of $918,704, and Whitby recorded 108 sales at an average of $876,275, based on TRREB data. Homes sold in 30 days on average in Ajax and 27 days in Whitby, the same pace as Pickering.
Is Durham Region cheaper than Toronto and York Region?
On average, yes. In October 2026, Durham’s average price of $793,024 was about $282,600 below the City of Toronto ($1,075,627) and about $349,800 below York Region ($1,142,789), based on TRREB data.
Alex Antsyferov is a Broker and the founder of AA Properties, CENTURY 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage, 408 Dundas St W, Whitby ON L1N 2M7. General information only, not a forecast or an appraisal.
The information in this blog is deemed accurate but not guaranteed. It’s for general purposes only and isn’t legal, financial or tax advice.
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