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October 12, 2026

Blue Mountains & Grey County Cottage Market Report: October 2026

Blue Mountains & Grey County, Ontario
Blue Mountains & Grey County, Ontario
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On October 12, 2026, 385 cottages were listed for sale in Blue Mountains & Grey County and half of them were priced under $749,900. Here is what is on the market, where it is, and what it tells buyers and sellers this month.

385Cottages for sale
$750KMedian asking price
84 daysTypical time listed
86New in the last 30 days
$657Per square foot (median)

Blue Mountains & Grey County cottage prices in October 2026

The median asking price for a cottage in Blue Mountains & Grey County is $749,900, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $350K and $1.25M, and the full range runs from $149K to $15.2M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $657 per square foot.

Blue Mountains & Grey County sits 18% above 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 has the 2nd-highest median asking price.

Asking priceFor saleShare
Under $500K14237%
$500K to $800K7419%
$800K to $1.2M6317%
$1.2M to $2M6216%
$2M and up3910%

Prices by type of cottage

Land listings are the most common in Blue Mountains & Grey County right now, with 213 listed at a median of $398K. Waterfront cottages and homes follow with 119 at a median of $1.2M.

TypeFor saleMedian asking price
Land213$398K
Waterfront cottage or home119$1.2M
Off-water cottage or home31$899K
Resort condo or fractional17$650K

What each size costs

By size, the median asking prices in Blue Mountains & Grey County are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $649K, 3 bedrooms at $997K and 4 or more bedrooms at $1.5M. 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.

SizeFor saleMedian asking price
1 or 2 bedrooms32$649K
3 bedrooms54$997K
4 or more bedrooms80$1.5M

Where the cottages are in Blue Mountains & Grey County

Georgian Bluffs has the most cottages for sale (72), followed by The Blue Mountains (68) and Meaford (60). Among the busiest towns, Southgate has the lowest median asking price ($299K) and Grey Highlands the highest ($1.2M).

TownFor saleMedian asking price
Georgian Bluffs72$697K
The Blue Mountains68$899K
Meaford60$695K
Grey Highlands59$1.2M
West Grey51$710K
Chatsworth34$549K
Owen Sound20$482K
Southgate14$299K

Waterfront and off-water prices in Blue Mountains & Grey County

119 of the 150 cottages and homes for sale in Blue Mountains & Grey County (79%) are on the water, at a median asking price of $1.2M. Off the water the median is $899K, so waterfront is listed about 33% higher. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 100 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 Blue Mountains & Grey County

Georgian Bay has the most listings right now (61, median $1,000K), followed by Saugeen River (16, median $1.22M). Each lake has its own market, so compare a cottage with the others on the same lake before you compare it with the region.

LakeFor saleMedian asking price
Georgian Bay61$1,000K
Saugeen River16$1.22M
Lake Eugenia9$1.5M
Sydenham Lake8$784K
Beaver River6$2.15M

How fast cottages are moving in Blue Mountains & Grey County

The typical cottage for sale in Blue Mountains & Grey County has been listed for 84 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, 14 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 Blue Mountains & Grey County, then browse all 385 cottages for sale in Blue Mountains & Grey County. Listings change through the day, so an email alert is the easiest way to see new ones first.

Sellers: These 385 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.

  • On waterfront, confirm whether there is a shore road allowance between the cottage and the water, and whether it has been closed and bought. It decides who owns the shoreline.
  • Seasonal and four-season cottages are financed and insured differently. Ask your lender early if the place is not winterized or sits on a seasonal road.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many cottages are for sale in Blue Mountains & Grey County?

On October 12, 2026 there were 385 cottages for sale in Blue Mountains & Grey 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 Blue Mountains & Grey County?

$749,900 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $350K and $1.25M.

How long do cottages take to sell in Blue Mountains & Grey County?

The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 84 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.

Which Blue Mountains & Grey County town has the most cottages for sale?

Georgian Bluffs, with 72 listed at a median asking price of $697K.

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 Blue Mountains & Grey 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.

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