April brought a stronger spring pulse to the GTA housing market. Sales picked up, prices continued to recover from their winter lows, and new listings moved higher as more sellers came to market. At the same time, inventory remained elevated by historical standards, which means buyers still had options and room to negotiate even as activity improved.
Across the GTA, the average home price reached $1,051,969 in April, marking the third straight monthly increase. That was up 3.3% from March, although still 5% lower than April 2025. Sales totalled 5,946, up 18% month over month and 6% year over year. New listings climbed to 17,097, the first time this year they moved above the 15,000 mark. Active listings rose to 25,110, up 15.7% from March. Even with that monthly increase, total inventory remained 8.3% lower than last year, though still well above long-term norms. In fact, active listings are sitting about 64% above the long-term monthly average.
What that tells us is that spring is doing what spring usually does: it is bringing more activity back into the market. But it is doing it in a more measured environment than the one we saw a few years ago. Buyers are showing up, sales are rising, and prices have firmed from the January lows. At the same time, the amount of available inventory is still high enough that buyers can compare options carefully and negotiate when value is not obvious.
The detached segment remained the strongest by volume. The average detached sale price rose to $1,372,688, up significantly from the January average of $1,277,915. There were 8,028 new detached listings in April, bringing active detached inventory to 11,160. Sales reached 2,759, up 23% from March and 8% above April 2025. Detached homes are clearly participating in the spring rebound, but buyers are still paying close attention to value, especially at the upper end.
The condo market is still carrying the heaviest supply. The average condo apartment price came in at $635,653, down 6.25% year over year, though up about 5% from the January low of $604,759. Inventory remained high at 8,388 units, or about 85% above historical norms. Even so, condo supply is modestly tighter than a year ago, with 1,314 fewer listings than last April. Sales rose to 1,553, up 9% month over month and 9% year over year. For owner-occupied buyers, this continues to be one of the more interesting segments of the market, especially where the building quality and financials are strong.
Semi-detached homes also had a strong month. The average sale price rose to $1,033,469, up 2.5% from March. Sales totalled 563, continuing a three-month run of strong gains. Inventory rose to 1,322, up 21% month over month, while still sitting 9% below last year’s level. This part of the market continues to appeal to buyers looking for low-rise living without fully detached pricing.
Townhomes stayed relatively steady. The average sale price was $939,197, holding within a fairly tight range that has been in place since last spring. Inventory rose to 1,920, up 24% from March, but still 7% lower than a year ago. Sales came in at 566, up 12% month over month and roughly in line with last year. Townhomes continue to serve as the middle ground for many families looking for more space without stepping all the way up to detached home pricing.
In West Toronto and South Etobicoke, this likely means the better spring energy is real, but it is not lifting everything equally. Well-positioned homes in established neighbourhoods should continue to attract attention, especially when pricing is aligned with today’s market rather than last year’s expectations. Buyers are active, but they are still comparing carefully. In the condo segment especially, building quality, monthly fees, reserve funds, and overall carrying costs remain central to the decision.
The broader takeaway from April is encouraging. Sales are improving, prices have now risen for three straight months, and some areas of the market are beginning to look a little tighter than they did at the start of the year. Inventory is still elevated, so this is not a market where sellers can ignore preparation or pricing. But it is a market where confidence appears to be returning gradually, and where better demand through the spring could begin to absorb some of the excess supply.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or making a move later this year, this is a good moment to look at the market with fresh eyes. The picture is shifting. And as always, what matters most is not just the GTA average, but how your property type, price range, and neighbourhood are behaving right now.
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