Welcome to The Municipality of Port Hope
The first step to knowing if Port Hope real estate is the right fit for you, is to learn about the community.
Port Hope is known for its charming small-town atmosphere, friendly community, and beautiful natural surroundings. On the shores of Lake Ontario, with the picturesque Ganaraska River flowing through the downtown core and a hilly topography provides the approximate 16,500 residents and visitors with postcard views.
Port Hope is also known for its well-preserved historic architecture, including many Victorian and Edwardian homes and buildings. The downtown area is home to a variety of independent shops, restaurants, and cafes, which provide plenty of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment and is acclaimed for being the best-preserved 19th-century streetscape in Ontario.
Don’t be surprised if you recognize parts of Port Hope before you ever visit, since the filming of The Hardy Boys season one and two, Love in Whitbrooke, Murdock Mysteries, IT Chapters one and two, Schitt’s Creek, Orphan and Tommy Boy have all included scenes in Port Hope. And when thinking of large productions, the annual Float Your Fanny Down the Ganny is one example of local community fun that you don’t want to miss.
Great community spirit with modern amenities in a charming setting make Port Hope real estate an interesting option to consider.
Find additional and detailed information by clicking this handy link to the Municipality of Port Hope website.
The Municipality of Port Hope real estate resulted in 241 single family residential sales in 2023 with an average selling price of $783,533. Check out the Port Hope real estate stats below for more specific and interesting sales statistics which include the most recent three year trends.
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Port Hope Real Estate Stats
Below is a summary of the past six months and previous three year’s (2021, 2022, 2023) real estate stats for the Municipality of Port Hope. These stats have been calculated using the local Real Estate Board’s MLS system and consists of residential sales (including condos) that have one kitchen (single family homes), one plus bedroom(s) and one plus full bathroom(s).
2024 Half Year Stats
First 6 Months
2024 - 143 single family residential sales, averaging $757,353.
2024 - 20 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,276,925.
2024 - highest sale price for a single family home - $3,150,000.
Total Sales & Average Sale Price
Residential 3 Year Trend
2023 - 241 single family residential sales, averaging $783,533.
2022 - 328 single family residential sales, averaging $832,098.
2021 - 436 single family residential sales, averaging $750,831.
High-end/Luxury Sales & Average Sale Price
1M+ 3 Year Trend
2023 - 34 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,324,441.
2022 - 71 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,277,636.
2021 - 37 residential high-end/luxury sales, averaging $1,578,489.
Highest Sale Price
Luxury 3 Year Trend
2023 - highest sale price for a single family home - $2,400,000.
2022 - highest sale price for a single family home - $3,900,000.
2021 - highest sale price for a single family home - $3,980,000.
Port Hope Community Resources
A few interesting links for the Municipality of Port Hope
Port Hope Real Estate FAQs
Olympus Burger is located on 55 Mill Street, South. Featured on Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here, people travel from far to catch a freshly made in house burger and side – and they become repeat customers… There’s just no down side to this restaurant.
Jim’s Pizza & Pasta: Serving Port Hope since 1970. Be prepared to have a new favourite pizza joint if you should decide to eat in or take-out from Jim’s at 22 Walton Street. It’s a challenge to walk past this restaurant and not be drawn in by the aroma of pizza’s in the oven and by memories of your most recent Jim’s pizza.
The Schnitzel Shack: If you’re looking for takeout and Traditional German Schnitzel will satisfy the tastebuds, The Schnitzel Shack on 3 Toronto Road will give you a number of mouthwatering options.
Port Hope’s fine art scene is diverse and flourishing, with a strong focus on supporting local artists and promoting creativity and innovation.
Some of the galleries include: The Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop, Inuit Fine Art and Ganaraska Art & Framing – just to get you started. I can’t leave out Primitive Designs which has an 8,000 square foot gallery full of unusual antiques and handcrafted items that have been curated from around the world.
Many Port Hope Artists also participate in the annual Northumberland Hills Studio Tour which is a self-guided tour taking place each September.
Port Hope is approximately a 25 minute drive to Peterborough, 1 hour drive to Toronto, 1 hour and 20 minute drive to Kingston and a 3 hour drive to Ottawa.
Built by Famous Players in 1930, this historic theatre is the venue for music concerts, films and live theatre. Check out the website for their full calendar of diverse events.
