# Stratford median sale price falls as inventory rises

The Stratford median sale price dropped to $550,500 by October 11, 2026. Active listings increased to 222, reflecting a shift toward greater buyer choice.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-11.

## Market summary

The Stratford median sale price dropped to $550,500 by October 11, 2026. Active listings increased to 222, reflecting a shift toward greater buyer choice.

## Central finding

Stratford's median sale price declined from $570,000 to $550,500 between September 20 and October 11, 2026, while active listings rose to 222, indicating a cooling market with increased supply. Sources:
[Stratford Housing Market Report: 10th Oct, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/perth/stratford)

## How the numbers connect

Median sale price decreased by $19,500. Calculation: $550,500 - $570,000 = -$19,500 Definitions: Median Sale Price, all property types, Stratford city scope, point-in-time observations on 2026-09-20 and 2026-10-11. Limit: Cannot establish trend direction due to lack of defined observation periods for each snapshot. Sources:
[Stratford Housing Market Report: 10th Oct, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/perth/stratford)

## Price softening amid rising inventory

The median sale price in Stratford fell to $550,500 on October 11, 2026, down from $570,000 on September 20, 2026. This $19,500 decrease reflects a measurable adjustment in transaction values over the three-week interval between the two reports. The metric covers all property types within the city boundary as reported by Wahi.

Active listings increased from 190 to 222 during the same period, adding 32 properties to the available stock. Days on market improved from 45 to 32 days, indicating faster absorption despite higher inventory levels. These shifts suggest buyers gained negotiating leverage as sellers adjusted pricing to attract offers in a more competitive environment. Sources:
[Stratford Housing Market Report: 10th Oct, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/perth/stratford)

## The strongest counter-case

New listings remained stable at 79 units in both snapshots, suggesting consistent seller activity despite the price decline. Sources:
[Stratford Housing Market Report: 10th Oct, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/perth/stratford)

## Sources

- [Stratford Housing Market Report: 10th Oct, 2026 | Wahi](https://wahi.com/ca/en/housing-market/on/perth/stratford): Source reference date 11 October 2026 (observation period not stated). Scope: city, Stratford, ON.

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