Durham Region, ON
Living in Scugog & Port Perry.
Scugog Township and its jewel, Port Perry, sit on the shores of Lake Scugog, with a genuine small-town main street and lakeside lifestyle that feels a world away from the GTA, yet stays surprisingly accessible to it.
32 Days
Avg. Days on Market
$1,049,308
Avg. Sale Price
Median: $854,000
Lake Scugog
Waterfront
Port Perry
Urban Centre
Boating, fishing, and waterfront homes draw buyers who want the lake-life trade-off without giving up access to Durham Region.
2026 Market
The Scugog & Port Perry Market Right Now.
For Buyers
There's more room to breathe than there was at the peak, but that doesn't mean you can take your time. Anything priced right in Scugog, especially near the water, still gets snapped up fast. Have your financing locked down and your must-haves sorted before you start looking, so you can move the moment the right property shows up.
For Sellers
How you price, stage, and market a Scugog listing matters more in this market than it has in years. Buyers are pickier and comparing more options. It's also exactly why our numbers stand apart: we're averaging 101.8% of asking price, per RE|DATUM.
Neighbourhoods
Scugog & Port Perry at a Glance.
01
Port Perry's Historic Downtown
The century homes clustered around Queen Street sit on generous, mature lots and make up the heart of Port Perry's identity, protected by a heritage designation that keeps the streetscape and small-shop character intact.
02
Lake Scugog Waterfront
The most coveted, and most scarce, segment of the market. True lakefront homes rarely change hands, and water-access properties and lake-view lots offer a more attainable entry point into the same lifestyle: boating, fishing, and the Port Perry Marina scene that runs May through October.
03
Newer Port Perry Subdivisions
On the edges of town, more recent subdivision development gives buyers a modern-build option without leaving the Port Perry address: a middle ground for those who want the community without a century home's upkeep.
04
Rural Scugog Township
Beyond the town limits, the township is rural residential and hobby-farm country: space, privacy, and acreage for buyers who want land as much as a house.
Neighbourhood Market Snapshot
Q1 2026 Median Sold Price, by Area.
| Area | Sales | Median Price | YoY vs. Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstock | 1 | Too few sales | N/A |
| Port Perry | 26 | $862,500 | -16.1% |
| Rural Scugog | 9 | $975,000 | +14.7% |
Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) Community Housing Market Report, Q1 2026 vs. Q1 2025, all home types. TRREB does not report price statistics when a neighbourhood has 2 or fewer transactions in a quarter, shown here as “Too few sales.”
Why Sylvester Brothers
Selling in Scugog & Port Perry Takes More Than an MLS Listing.
Boots-on-the-Ground Local Knowledge
We work the GTA east corridor every week, not occasionally. That means we know which streets in Port Perry hold their value, what waterfront actually costs to insure and maintain, and how a rural township property differs from a subdivision lot two kilometres away.
Marketing That Goes Past the MLS Listing
Every Scugog listing gets professional photography, targeted digital advertising, video marketing, and a full Seller's Guide walking you through the process. The goal isn't just getting a listing in front of buyers. It's getting it in front of the right ones.
Common Questions
Scugog & Port Perry Real Estate: Answered Straight.
What's the average home price in Scugog right now?
Scugog Township has been averaging around $1,049,308 across all property types, one of the higher municipal averages in Durham Region, pulled up by waterfront sales. Non-waterfront homes in Port Perry proper tend to land closer to the broader Durham average.
What's the commute like from Port Perry into the GTA?
Port Perry sits roughly 50 kilometres northeast of Oshawa via Highway 12. Getting to Whitby or Oshawa typically runs 30 to 45 minutes, while Toronto is a 90-minute-plus drive.
Can you actually buy waterfront on Lake Scugog?
You can, but true lakefront doesn't come up often. It's some of the most in-demand real estate in Durham Region. If lakefront isn't available when you're ready, water-access properties and lake-view lots are a more attainable way into the same lifestyle.
What's the community actually like in Port Perry?
It has the kind of small-town character that's hard to manufacture: a busy farmers market, heritage-protected Queen Street, a full calendar of annual festivals, and the marina anchoring summer life.
Is Scugog a good fit for retirees?
It's one of Durham Region's more popular retirement spots: a walkable downtown, lake access, local healthcare at Lakeridge Health Port Perry, and steady community programming.
Market statistics on this page are a point-in-time snapshot and are believed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Figures should be independently verified before making any real estate decision. This page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or real estate advice.
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