Dunnville, ON Homes & Real Estate

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Real Estate Near Dunnville

Dunnville was originally built as the entrance to the Welland “feeder” canal and the town once boasted several water-powered mills and a once-bustling canal port. The feeder canal closed in the late 1880s and the last mill was destroyed and replaced with a condominium complex about ten years ago.  It's located southwest of Welland and Niagara Falls, near the banks of Lake Erie.

There is an impassable dam at Dunnville that regulates the level of the Grand River at Port Maitland which, in the 19th century, also helped regulate the level of the Welland Canal (from 1829 until 1887 when the third canal began to intake its water directly from Lake Erie). Dunnville was incorporated as a village in 1860 and then as a town in 1900. In 1974, the town amalgamated with the townships of Dunn, Canborough, Moulton, and Sherbrooke when the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk was formed. In 2001, Dunnville and all other municipalities within the region were dissolved and the region was divided into two single-tier municipalities with city status but called counties. What once was the incorporated town of Dunnville now consists of Wards 5 and 6 in Haldimand County.

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Homes For Sale in Dunnville & Nearby Areas

Dunnville, Ontario real estate is located in a small community of just over 5,759 (2016) residents. Property in Dunville consists of single-family homes, bungalows, and townhouses. Buyers will find a great selection of custom-built homes with upscale amenities, as well as elegant, brick-faced family homes with plenty of yard space. Cozy bungalows in the community offer great living spaces for retirees looking to downsize, or first-time buyers searching for a starter home.

What is Dunnville Ontario known for?

There are many events and natural attractions. In June, the annual Mudcat Festival is held to celebrate one of the Grand River’s most well-known inhabitants. The festival includes a parade, strongman contests, a midway, and fireworks. Another popular event is the Dunnville Agricultural Fair,  held in late August which includes heavy, light, and miniature horse shows, as well as sheep and goat shows. Dunnville has tennis, golf, and swimming facilities and many Bed and Breakfasts and campsites to stay at.  

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Dunnville, Ontario Real Estate Pricing

Dunnville is a charming town in Ontario, just up the Grand River from Port Maitland.  The area offers a relatively affordable real estate market compared to larger cities in the region. Detached homes, condos, and townhouses are available, with prices ranging from $200,000 to $600,000 - with the median list price being around $655,000 as of July 2024.  Real estate in Dunnville is some of the more affordable for single-family homes in the area - but it's more remote location near the banks of the shores of Lake Erie make a commute more timely.  You would, in fact, be closer to Buffalo, NY than Hamilton, ON if you purchased a home in Dunnville.  Median home prices in Dunnville have dropped significantly in the last 6-months, but are very similar to prices 12 months ago - as we saw a peak in pricing in late 2023/early 2024. (source: houseful.ca)

Navigating Property Taxes for Dunnvile, Ontario

 Property Taxes in Dunnville are paid to Haldimand County.  In 2023, the assessed property tax rate was 1.262941 %, which is less than most of the nearby cities - including Hamilton, Brantford, and Port Colborne.  (source: wowa.ca).  Residential property taxes are broken down into two rates in Haldimand County - Municipal rate and Educational rate.  Those are added together to result in the final tax rate. Tax rates do differ based on zoning and property use - commercial, industrial, and farmland tax rates are calculated differently than a single-family residential property tax rate.

How Is The Rental Market in Dunnville, ON?

Because of it's distance to commerce centers like Niagara Falls, Hamilton, and St. Catharines - the rental market in Dunnville is quite steady, and significantly lower than in those markets.  You can expect to rent a single-family home in the area for somewhere between $1,200 to $1,800 per month - with small condos renting in the sub-$1,000 area.  This makes renting in Dunnville more affordable for many.  During peak tourist seasons, like summer and fall, when the nearby Grand River and various recreational activities attract visitors, the rental market might experience increased demand due to seasonal rentals or property owners placing homes into the short-term rental market. This could lead to a tighter inventory and potentially higher rental rates - although we do see less of this in Dunnville than we do in, say, Niagara Falls or other more tourism-heavy areas of the region. Dunnville also boasts a few affordable housing projects that assist with keeping rental prices competitive.