Windsor Real Estate Overview

Home sales in Windsor have been slowing. Market activity is down 8.5 percent from this time last year.

According to the Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors, the average selling price for a residential property in March 2013 was $179,271, which is an increase of 3.6 percent from March 2012.

The most active area for real estate is the downtown core, encompassing the historic Walkerville neighbourhood and the Ottawa Street Village. The West End is home to the University of Windsor and the Ambassador Bridge. Some of the newest homes can be found in the East End, while the most expensive properties are located along Riverside Drive.

Windsor Population (2011)210,900
5 Year Population Change-2.6%
Number of Homes in Windsor87,800

Data source: Statistics Canada

Why Buy a Home in Windsor?
Windsor enjoys a strong economy centered around the automotive, pharmaceutical, education, and tourism industries. It was recently selected by FDI Intelligence as the number two North American large city for economic potential.

Known as the "Rose City," Windsor is home to several large parks and gardens located on the waterfront. Its Department of Parks and Recreation maintains more than 3,000 acres of green space.

The city is located right on the border with Detroit, which makes for easy crossing into the United States. Every summer, Windsor co-hosts the Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival, culminating in a huge fireworks display to jointly celebrate Canada Day and US Independence Day.
Explore Windsor's Rich Cultural Heritage
Modern-day Windsor has a long history of inhabitancy. Its riverside location in between Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair made an important fishing ground and meeting place for different First Nations peoples. In 1748, the first settlers arrived from France and started farming in the area.

Windsor played a significant role in Canadian and American history. Some of the first skirmishes of the War of 1812 were fought nearby. It was the final destination of the Underground Railroad, and was a major battleground during the Upper Canada Rebellion. After Prohibition was instituted in the United States, Windsor became a popular rum-running port.

Windsor was incorporated as a city in 1929. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in Canada west of Montreal.
Getting around in Windsor
Streets in Windsor are arranged in a grid-like pattern, reflecting the city's agricultural origins. The E.C. Row Expressway runs from west to east across town, and Highway 401 terminates in the city at Talbot Road. Via Rail provides direct service east towards Toronto.

Public transportation is offered by Transit Windsor, which operates 11 fixed bus routes including service to downtown Detroit. The city also has an extensive network of multi-purpose trails known as the "Windsor Loop" that circles the entire city.

Windsor is connected to the United States via the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, the Canadian Pacific Railway tunnel, and the Detroit-Windsor Truck Ferry.
Shopping and Amenities
Residents and tourists alike are drawn to Windsor for its shopping. Major retail centres include the Devonshire Mall, the Tecumseh Mall, and the Windsor Crossing. For even more options, Detroit is just across the river.

There are numerous facilities around the city for sports and leisure, recreation, and community-building. The multi-purpose WFCU Centre is commonly used as an ice rink, gym, reception hall, and auditorium. Over 180 parks can be found in Windsor.

The University of Windsor and St. Clair College are the city's two major post-secondary institutions. There are also a significant number of public, private, Catholic, and independent faith-based schools for elementary and high school students.
Entertainment and Attractions in Windsor
From nightlife, to arts and culture, to sporting events, Windsor offers entertainment for all types.

Most clubs and bars can be found around the university and near the waterfront. The Caesars Windsor hotel and casino is a popular spot that attracts people from both sides of the border.

Of Windsor's many parks, the Odette Sculpture Park is especially worth checking out for its collection of large contemporary sculptures by world-renowned artists. The Art Gallery of Windsor also features a notable collection.

The Windsor Spitfires play their home games at the WFCU Centre ice rink. And you can relive the city's fascinating history at several nearby heritage sites.