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Clarington Real Estate Appraisals
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Property Appraisals in Clarington, Ontario
REX Valuations provides professional real estate appraisal and property valuation services throughout Clarington, Ontario and the surrounding Durham Region market.
Our appraisal assignments include detached and semi-detached homes, townhouses and condominiums, commercial and mixed-use properties, industrial and warehouse facilities, agricultural land and farm properties, rural and estate residential, vacant land, development land and other specialized properties.
Appraisals may be required for financing, acquisitions and dispositions, matrimonial and litigation matters, estates, property taxation, expropriation, retrospective valuation and other purposes.
Clarington Real Estate Market – Q2 2026
Clarington's residential market became more active during Q2 2026, with transaction volumes increasing through the spring and conditions tightening relative to the first quarter.
Approximately 290 residential properties sold in Clarington during Q2, based on approximately 86 sales in April, 108 in May and 96 in June. Average monthly prices ranged from approximately $820,000 to $875,000 through the quarter.
By June, Clarington's MLS HPI composite benchmark was approximately $838,000, down approximately 5.8% year-over-year. The municipality had approximately 3.7 months of inventory and a sales-to-new-listings ratio of approximately 41%, indicating broadly balanced conditions.
Commercially, Clarington remained an important Durham Region industrial and energy-sector market. The municipality is home to the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and the Darlington New Nuclear Project, which are significant influences on local employment and industrial property demand. Q2 industrial availability in east Durham was approximately 4.5%.
Residential Real Estate Market in Clarington – Q2 2026
Clarington's residential market is characterized by a mix of urban communities — principally Bowmanville, Courtice and Newcastle — and a substantial rural and agricultural hinterland. The municipality's relative affordability compared with western Durham Region markets continues to attract households seeking detached housing.
Detached homes averaged approximately $960,000 in June 2026. Townhouses averaged approximately $730,000 and condominium apartments approximately $490,000.
The sales-to-new-listings ratio moved from approximately 36% in April toward 41% by June, while average days on market declined from approximately 35 to 28. Properties sold for an average of approximately 98% of asking price by June.
Bowmanville is Clarington's largest urban centre and the primary focus of residential growth. The Bowmanville GO Station, planned as part of the GO Transit expansion to Bowmanville, is expected to be a significant influence on residential demand in the Bowmanville area once operational.
Q2 2026 Trend
Clarington's June MLS HPI benchmark of approximately $838,000 was about 5.8% below June 2025. With 3.7 months of inventory and a 41% sales-to-new-listings ratio, the market was broadly balanced. Clarington's relative affordability within Durham Region continues to support demand from households seeking detached housing.
Clarington Q2 2026 Residential Market Snapshot
| Indicator | Q2 2026 Quarter-End |
|---|---|
| Sales — April 2026 | ~86 |
| Sales — May 2026 | 108 |
| Sales — June 2026 | 96 |
| Average Price — April | $820,000 |
| Average Price — May | $875,000 |
| Average Price — June | $848,000 |
| MLS HPI Benchmark — June | $838,000 (-5.8% YoY) |
| Months of Inventory — June | 3.7 |
| Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio — June | 41% |
| Avg. Days on Market — June | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Price Ratio — June | ~98% |
| Detached Average — June | $960,000 |
| Townhouse Average — June | $730,000 |
| Condo Apartment Average — June | $490,000 |
TRREB-derived Clarington market data, April–June 2026; TRREB MLS HPI, June 2026.
Residential Neighbourhoods in Clarington
Clarington contains a range of housing markets, and values can differ materially across relatively short distances.
Bowmanville
Clarington's largest urban centre and the primary focus of residential growth. Contains a mix of older established housing near the historic downtown and newer suburban development. The planned Bowmanville GO Station is expected to influence residential demand in this area.
Courtice
A west Clarington community bordering Oshawa, containing predominantly newer detached and semi-detached housing. Courtice's proximity to Oshawa and Highway 401 supports residential demand.
Newcastle
A smaller urban community in east Clarington containing established detached housing and some newer residential development.
Orono
A small historic village in north Clarington containing older detached housing and some commercial properties.
Rural Clarington
Clarington's extensive rural and agricultural areas contain farm properties, hobby farms, estate residential lots and rural land. These properties require analysis of agricultural designation, soil capability, farm income, rural comparable sales and development potential.
Darlington / South Clarington
The south Clarington area near Lake Ontario and the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Contains rural residential properties and is subject to planning constraints related to the nuclear facility.
Commercial Real Estate Market in Clarington – Q2 2026
Clarington's commercial real estate market is anchored by its position as the easternmost municipality in the Greater Toronto Area and by the significant employment associated with the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and the Darlington New Nuclear Project.
The municipality contains industrial, manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, retail and service-commercial properties, together with substantial agricultural land and rural properties.
Clarington's economic development priorities include energy and clean technology, advanced manufacturing, agri-food, logistics and professional services.
Industrial Property in Clarington
Clarington's industrial market is influenced by the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and the Darlington New Nuclear Project, which are among the most significant infrastructure investments in Ontario.
Q2 industrial availability in east Durham was approximately 4.5%, with average asking net rent of approximately $15.80 per square foot. Clarington's industrial inventory is concentrated in employment areas along Highway 401, including the Courtice Employment Lands and the Bowmanville industrial area.
The Darlington New Nuclear Project is expected to generate substantial demand for industrial, manufacturing and service properties in Clarington and the broader Durham Region over the coming decade, as construction and supply-chain activity ramps up.
For appraisal purposes, the proximity of industrial properties to the Darlington site and their suitability for nuclear supply-chain uses can be relevant value factors.
Key industrial valuation factors
- Building area and clear ceiling height
- Truck-level and drive-in shipping
- Office percentage and site coverage
- Yard area and outside storage
- Electrical capacity and building age
- Highway 401 access
- Nuclear supply-chain suitability
- Zoning and environmental condition
- Redevelopment potential
Retail and Mixed-Use Property in Clarington
Clarington's principal commercial corridors include King Street in Bowmanville, Courtice Road and the Highway 2 / Highway 401 interchange areas.
The municipality contains neighbourhood plazas, automotive properties, restaurants, professional offices and service-commercial development. Bowmanville's downtown King Street area contains a mix of heritage commercial buildings and newer retail development.
Retail and commercial property values in Clarington are influenced by traffic volumes, visibility, parking, anchor tenancy, lease terms and the competitive retail environment within east Durham Region.
What Drives Real Estate Values in Clarington?
Clarington's economy is anchored by the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which is one of Ontario's largest electricity-generating facilities and a major employer in Durham Region. The Darlington New Nuclear Project — the planned construction of new nuclear units at the Darlington site — is expected to be one of the largest infrastructure investments in Ontario's history and a significant driver of employment and industrial demand in Clarington.
Beyond the nuclear sector, Clarington's economy includes advanced manufacturing, agri-food, logistics, professional services and retail. The municipality's agricultural sector is also significant, with substantial Class 1 and Class 2 farmland in the rural areas.
Major Commercial and Employment Areas in Clarington
Courtice Employment Lands
West Clarington employment lands along Highway 401, containing industrial, manufacturing and warehouse properties with access to Oshawa and the broader Durham Region industrial market.
Bowmanville Industrial Area
Contains industrial and employment properties in Bowmanville, including manufacturing, service-industrial and warehouse uses.
Darlington Energy Complex
The area surrounding the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and the planned Darlington New Nuclear Project, representing a major concentration of energy-sector employment and industrial activity.
Highway 2 / Highway 35 Corridor
Commercial and service-commercial properties along the Highway 2 corridor connecting Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle.
Transportation and Accessibility
Highway 401 is Clarington's principal east-west transportation route and the most significant influence on the municipality's industrial and commuter markets.
The planned Bowmanville GO Station will extend Lakeshore East GO service to Bowmanville, providing regional commuter rail service toward Toronto. The station is expected to be a significant influence on residential demand in the Bowmanville area once operational.
Major arterial roads include Highway 2, Courtice Road, Bowmanville Avenue and Trulls Road. Durham Region Transit provides local bus service connecting Clarington communities.
Development, Planning and Zoning in Clarington
Clarington's planning framework reflects its dual character as a growing urban municipality and a significant agricultural and rural area.
The Bowmanville GO Station area is the focus of transit-oriented planning work intended to accommodate higher-density residential and mixed-use development near the planned station. For appraisal purposes, properties within the station area may have redevelopment potential that requires analysis of planning permissions, approved density and development timing.
Clarington's rural and agricultural areas are subject to the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan in certain locations, which restrict development and can affect the value of rural and agricultural properties. Agricultural properties require analysis of soil capability class, farm income, agricultural designation and development potential.
What Affects Property Value in Clarington?
There is no single "Clarington price per square foot" that reliably determines market value. A professional appraisal considers the specific competitive market for the property, rather than applying a municipal average to an individual asset.
Residential
- –Urban community (Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle) vs. rural
- –Lot size and building area
- –Age, condition and renovation quality
- –Planned Bowmanville GO Station proximity
- –Highway 401 access
- –Garage and parking
- –Recent comparable sales
Commercial & Industrial
- –Zoning and permitted use
- –Building area, clear height and shipping
- –Nuclear supply-chain suitability
- –Site coverage and outside storage
- –Market rent, vacancy and lease terms
- –Highway 401 access
- –Redevelopment potential
Vacant & Development Land
- –Agricultural designation and soil capability class
- –Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine constraints
- –Official Plan designation
- –Bowmanville GO Station area planning
- –Zoning and development approvals
- –Highest and best use
Real Estate Appraisal Services in Clarington
REX Valuations provides appraisal and valuation services for a range of Clarington properties, including commercial, office and industrial properties; residential properties; vacant and development land; investment properties; and specialized real estate.
Assignments may be required for
- Financing
- Acquisition or disposition
- Estate matters
- Matrimonial proceedings
- Litigation support
- Property taxation
- Expropriation
- Insurance
- Investment analysis
- Retrospective valuation
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