There were 384 cottages for sale in Haliburton Highlands on October 12, 2026, with a median asking price of $599,900. This report looks at what is listed, what sellers are asking by type, size and town, and how quickly cottages are moving.
Haliburton Highlands cottage prices in October 2026
The median asking price for a cottage in Haliburton Highlands is $599,900, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $320K and $899K, and the full range runs from $106K to $18.6M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $659 per square foot.
Haliburton Highlands sits 6% 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 has the 8th-highest median asking price.
| Asking price | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 145 | 40% |
| $500K to $800K | 107 | 30% |
| $800K to $1.2M | 59 | 16% |
| $1.2M to $2M | 30 | 8% |
| $2M and up | 20 | 6% |
Prices by type of cottage
Waterfront cottages and homes are the most common in Haliburton Highlands right now, with 231 listed at a median of $769K. Land listings follow with 120 at a median of $229K.
| Type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront cottage or home | 231 | $769K |
| Land | 120 | $229K |
| Resort condo or fractional | 6 | $775K |
| Off-water cottage or home | 4 | $295K |
What each size costs
By size, the median asking prices in Haliburton Highlands are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $517K, 3 bedrooms at $699K and 4 or more bedrooms at $1.2M. 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 | 46 | $517K |
| 3 bedrooms | 123 | $699K |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 71 | $1.2M |
Where the cottages are in Haliburton Highlands
Dysart et al has the most cottages for sale (101), followed by Minden Hills (91) and Highlands East (88). Among the busiest towns, Minden Hills has the lowest median asking price ($520K) and Algonquin Highlands the highest ($695K).
| Town | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart et al | 101 | $635K |
| Minden Hills | 91 | $520K |
| Highlands East | 88 | $599K |
| Algonquin Highlands | 81 | $695K |
Waterfront and off-water prices in Haliburton Highlands
Almost every cottage and home for sale in Haliburton Highlands is on the water: 231 of 235, at a median asking price of $769K. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 58 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 Haliburton Highlands
Gull Lake has the most listings right now (12, median $909K), followed by Kushog Lake (11, median $729K). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake | 12 | $909K |
| Kushog Lake | 11 | $729K |
| Haliburton Lake | 9 | $699K |
| Kawagama Lake | 9 | $1.55M |
| Kashagawigamog Lake | 8 | $849K |
| Paudash Lake | 7 | $799K |
| Halls Lake | 5 | $849K |
| Kennisis Lake | 5 | $924K |
How fast cottages are moving in Haliburton Highlands
The typical cottage for sale in Haliburton Highlands has been listed for 79 days. That is a slower pace, which usually gives buyers time to compare and room to negotiate on price and conditions. 74 of today's listings (19%) came on the market in the last 30 days, 17 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 Haliburton Highlands, then browse all 384 cottages for sale in Haliburton Highlands. Listings change through the day, so an email alert is the easiest way to see new ones first.
Sellers: These 384 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.
- 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.
- Check how the property is reached all year: a municipal road maintained in winter, a private road with a road association, or water access only. It affects insurance, financing and resale.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cottages are for sale in Haliburton Highlands?
On October 12, 2026 there were 384 cottages for sale in Haliburton Highlands on Cottage Connect, 74 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 Haliburton Highlands?
$599,900 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $320K and $899K.
How long do cottages take to sell in Haliburton Highlands?
The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 79 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.
Which Haliburton Highlands town has the most cottages for sale?
Dysart et al, with 101 listed at a median asking price of $635K.
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 Haliburton Highlands 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.