On October 12, 2026, 388 cottages were listed for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County and half of them were priced under $464,450. Here is what is on the market, where it is, and what it tells buyers and sellers this month.
Bancroft & Hastings County cottage prices in October 2026
The median asking price for a cottage in Bancroft & Hastings County is $464,450, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $230K and $700K, and the full range runs from $109K to $7.25M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $508 per square foot.
Bancroft & Hastings County sits 27% below the median of $635,000 for all 8,473 cottages for sale on Cottage Connect. Of the 16 areas in this month's reports, it is the 4th-most affordable by median asking price.
| Asking price | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 198 | 57% |
| $500K to $800K | 89 | 25% |
| $800K to $1.2M | 30 | 9% |
| $1.2M to $2M | 22 | 6% |
| $2M and up | 11 | 3% |
Prices by type of cottage
Waterfront cottages and homes are the most common in Bancroft & Hastings County right now, with 168 listed at a median of $655K. Land listings follow with 165 at a median of $225K.
| Type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront cottage or home | 168 | $655K |
| Land | 165 | $225K |
| Off-water cottage or home | 12 | $717K |
| Resort condo or fractional | 5 | $600K |
What each size costs
By size, the median asking prices in Bancroft & Hastings County are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $434K, 3 bedrooms at $599K and 4 or more bedrooms at $900K. The step up from one size to the next is roughly what the extra bedroom costs, which is worth knowing before you decide how much space you need.
| Size | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 bedrooms | 42 | $434K |
| 3 bedrooms | 79 | $599K |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 61 | $900K |
Where the cottages are in Bancroft & Hastings County
Hastings Highlands has the most cottages for sale (55), followed by Quinte West (54) and Marmora and Lake (54). Among the busiest towns, Stirling-Rawdon has the lowest median asking price ($285K) and Belleville the highest ($672K).
| Town | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Highlands | 55 | $549K |
| Quinte West | 54 | $480K |
| Marmora and Lake | 54 | $490K |
| Tweed | 38 | $350K |
| Centre Hastings | 23 | $365K |
| Belleville | 22 | $672K |
| Bancroft | 20 | $305K |
| Stirling-Rawdon | 16 | $285K |
Waterfront and off-water prices in Bancroft & Hastings County
Almost every cottage and home for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County is on the water: 168 of 180, at a median asking price of $655K. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 85 feet of shoreline. Frontage, the slope down to the water, which way the shore faces and whether the water is deep off the dock all move the price as much as the cottage itself.
Lakes with the most cottages for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County
Moira Lake has the most listings right now (21, median $645K), followed by Crowe Lake (15, median $700K). Each lake has its own market, so compare a cottage with the others on the same lake before you compare it with the region.
| Lake | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Moira Lake | 21 | $645K |
| Crowe Lake | 15 | $700K |
| Baptiste Lake | 15 | $749K |
| Trent River | 13 | $500K |
| Bay of Quinte | 10 | $672K |
| Stoco Lake | 5 | $560K |
| Kamaniskeg Lake | 4 | $783K |
| Skootamatta Lake | 3 | $350K |
How fast cottages are moving in Bancroft & Hastings County
The typical cottage for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County has been listed for 80 days. That is a slower pace, which usually gives buyers time to compare and room to negotiate on price and conditions. 86 of today's listings (22%) came on the market in the last 30 days, 13 of them in the last week.
What it means if you are buying or selling
Buyers: Use the tables above to see where your budget goes furthest in Bancroft & Hastings County, then browse all 388 cottages for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County. Listings change through the day, so an email alert is the easiest way to see new ones first.
Sellers: These 388 cottages are your competition. Buyers will compare yours with the ones in the same price band and town, so price against what is listed now and what has sold recently. Find out what your cottage is worth.
- Buyers compare your cottage with the others on the same lake first, so price against what is listed on your lake now and what has sold there recently.
- Gather your septic records, water test results, survey and any permits before you list. Cottage buyers ask for them early, and having them ready keeps conditions short.
- Have the septic system inspected and the well water tested before your offer is firm. Both are common conditions on cottage purchases and can be expensive to fix.
Browse Bancroft & Hastings County cottages
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Frequently asked questions
How many cottages are for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County?
On October 12, 2026 there were 388 cottages for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County on Cottage Connect, 86 of them listed in the last 30 days. The number changes through the day as homes are listed and sold.
What is the median asking price for a cottage in Bancroft & Hastings County?
$464,450 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $230K and $700K.
How long do cottages take to sell in Bancroft & Hastings County?
The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 80 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.
Which Bancroft & Hastings County town has the most cottages for sale?
Hastings Highlands, with 55 listed at a median asking price of $549K.
Are these sold prices?
No. Every figure in this report is an asking price for a property that is for sale. Sold prices are shown to members of The Inner Circle on each listing page, or ask us and we will send you recent sales on the lake or road you are looking at.
How this report is made: every figure comes from the cottages for sale in Bancroft & Hastings County on Cottage Connect on October 12, 2026, from active MLS® listings. Prices are asking prices, not sold prices. Listings under $100,000 are left out of the price figures. Time listed is the median number of days since each home came on the market.