There were 388 cottages for sale in Peterborough & the Kawarthas on October 12, 2026, with a median asking price of $699,000. This report looks at what is listed, what sellers are asking by type, size and town, and how quickly cottages are moving.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas cottage prices in October 2026
The median asking price for a cottage in Peterborough & the Kawarthas is $699,000, so half of the cottages for sale are listed above it and half below. The middle half of listings are priced between $339K and $1.13M, and the full range runs from $115K to $4.95M. Using the size ranges in the listings, that works out to a median of about $666 per square foot.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas sits 10% 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 6th-highest median asking price.
| Asking price | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500K | 128 | 35% |
| $500K to $800K | 91 | 25% |
| $800K to $1.2M | 64 | 18% |
| $1.2M to $2M | 46 | 13% |
| $2M and up | 36 | 10% |
Prices by type of cottage
Waterfront cottages and homes are the most common in Peterborough & the Kawarthas right now, with 220 listed at a median of $899K. Land listings follow with 131 at a median of $285K.
| Type | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront cottage or home | 220 | $899K |
| Land | 131 | $285K |
| Off-water cottage or home | 12 | $705K |
| Resort condo or fractional | 2 | $1.07M |
What each size costs
By size, the median asking prices in Peterborough & the Kawarthas are 1 or 2 bedrooms at $599K, 3 bedrooms at $800K and 4 or more bedrooms at $1.15M. 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 | 33 | $599K |
| 3 bedrooms | 91 | $800K |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 109 | $1.15M |
Where the cottages are in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Trent Lakes has the most cottages for sale (115), followed by Selwyn (51) and North Kawartha (50). Among the busiest towns, Peterborough has the lowest median asking price ($300K) and Selwyn the highest ($999K).
| Town | For sale | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Lakes | 115 | $650K |
| Selwyn | 51 | $999K |
| North Kawartha | 50 | $799K |
| Havelock-Belmont-Methuen | 46 | $625K |
| Douro-Dummer | 37 | $600K |
| Otonabee-South Monaghan | 34 | $549K |
| Peterborough | 13 | $300K |
| Cavan Monaghan | 11 | $650K |
Waterfront and off-water prices in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Almost every cottage and home for sale in Peterborough & the Kawarthas is on the water: 220 of 232, at a median asking price of $899K. The typical waterfront listing that states its frontage has about 68 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 Peterborough & the Kawarthas
Buckhorn Lake has the most listings right now (18, median $1.13M), followed by Pigeon Lake (18, median $1.19M). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Lake | 18 | $1.13M |
| Pigeon Lake | 18 | $1.19M |
| Rice Lake | 16 | $662K |
| Chemong Lake | 15 | $1.2M |
| Chandos Lake | 11 | $1.05M |
| Catchacoma Lake | 7 | $899K |
| Kasshabog Lake | 6 | $974K |
| Jack Lake | 6 | $2.09M |
How fast cottages are moving in Peterborough & the Kawarthas
The typical cottage for sale in Peterborough & the Kawarthas has been listed for 77 days. That is a slower pace, which usually gives buyers time to compare and room to negotiate on price and conditions. 77 of today's listings (20%) came on the market in the last 30 days, 18 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 Peterborough & the Kawarthas, then browse all 388 cottages for sale in Peterborough & the Kawarthas. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cottages are for sale in Peterborough & the Kawarthas?
On October 12, 2026 there were 388 cottages for sale in Peterborough & the Kawarthas on Cottage Connect, 77 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 Peterborough & the Kawarthas?
$699,000 as of October 12, 2026. The middle half of listings are priced between $339K and $1.13M.
How long do cottages take to sell in Peterborough & the Kawarthas?
The cottages for sale on October 12, 2026 had been listed for a median of 77 days. Well-priced homes in popular towns often go faster than that.
Which Peterborough & the Kawarthas town has the most cottages for sale?
Trent Lakes, with 115 listed at a median asking price of $650K.
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 Peterborough & the Kawarthas 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.