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Aerial view of Talbot Street and the historic downtown core of St. Thomas, Ontario

Homes for sale inSt. Thomas

Elgin County, Ontario · Real estate listings and neighbourhood guide

  • Lower prices
  • Big city parks
  • Railway heritage
  • Lake Erie nearby
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~$582KMedian list price, city wide
~50 daysTypical days on market
40 minDrive to downtown London
25 minDrive to Port Stanley
St. Thomas real estate

St. Thomas homes for sale

The newest houses, townhomes and condos for sale in St. Thomas, Ontario, updated daily. Prices sit below London, so ask us about anything that catches your eye.

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St. Thomas is made for

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A great fit

Most start with a newer bungalow, two storey or split design, usually the high $300Ks into the $500Ks.

Room in the budgetPrices run below London
Newer subdivisionsMany homes from the high $300Ks
Parks all overPinafore Park, Waterworks Park and trails

Maybe not for you if you want big city amenities, or need frequent transit to get around.

The overview

Living in St. Thomas: the best bits

St. Thomas is a small city with its own identity, about half an hour south of London. You get lower prices, a red brick main street, railway history at every turn and quick drives to Lake Erie. Outside the core you will want a car, and the new battery plant means the city is growing fast.

Pinafore Park, St. Thomas

Pinafore Park

The city's signature park, with trails, tennis, a splash pad and a small lake.

St. Thomas Elevated Park, St. Thomas
Photo: Jfvoll, CC BY-SA 4.0

St. Thomas Elevated Park

A park on an old railway bridge high over Kettle Creek, billed as Canada's first.

Jumbo the Elephant, St. Thomas
Photo: Balcer, CC BY 2.5

Jumbo the Elephant

A life size statue of Barnum's elephant, put up 100 years after he died here.

PowerCo battery plant, St. Thomas

PowerCo battery plant

A Volkswagen EV battery plant bringing about 3,000 direct jobs from 2027.

Homes for every stage, St. Thomas

Homes for every stage

Century homes near the core and newer subdivisions on the edges.

Getting around

How far is St. Thomas from everything?

Drive, bike, bus or walk times from St. Thomas to the places you'll go most. Tap a place to compare.

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PlacekmWalkBikeBusDrive
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital0.9105·5
Fanshawe College St. Thomas / Elgin2.12510·5
Elgin Mall2.33010·5
Pinafore Park2.53010·5
St. Thomas Elevated Park2.63010·10
Dalewood Conservation Area6.17525·10
PowerCo battery plant site6.37525·10
Highway 40110.7·40·20
Port Stanley15.2·60·25
Victoria Hospital, London24.7···35
Downtown London28.1···40
Western University····40

Estimates from Talbot St, downtown St. Thomas, rounded to 5 minutes. Traffic and transit change things. A dot means not practical.

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St. Thomas schools, parks and restaurants

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Parkside Collegiate InstituteOpen in Google Maps

Attendance boundaries change. Confirm the school for any address with the Thames Valley DSB or London District Catholic School Board. Restaurants open and close, so check before you go.

Touring a home for sale in St. Thomas, Ontario
~$582KMedian list
~50 daysOn market
~$300Per square foot
St. Thomas home prices

What homes cost in St. Thomas, Ontario

St. Thomas costs less than London for a similar house. The ranges below are older published guides, so treat them as a starting point.

  • Split level homesOlder guide, Orchard Park South example$320K to $425K
  • BungalowsOne floor living, older guide$350K to $450K
  • Two storey homesOlder guide, check recent sales$400K to $545K
  • Newer subdivision homesHarvest Run, Miller's Pond and moreHigh $300Ks into the $500Ks

Median list, days on market and newer home ranges: ViewHomes, June 2026. Home type ranges come from an older realtor guide and may trail today's market. For your street, ask us for recent sold prices.

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    What's coming

    What's changing in St. Thomas

    New homes, schools, parks and transit. Here's where each one stands.

    Production 2027
    Under construction

    PowerCo EV battery plant

    A roughly $7 billion Volkswagen plant in the northeast end, with about 3,000 direct jobs.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    CBC News
    April 2024
    Study published

    City growth forecast

    Projects 79,500 residents by 2051 and about 15,300 new homes needed from 2021.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    City of St. Thomas
    Stage to confirm
    In planning

    Former psychiatric hospital lands

    Over 130 hectares in Central Elgin eyed for a mixed community to add housing.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
    CBC News
    Ongoing
    Building out

    New subdivisions

    Harvest Run, Miller's Pond, Shaw Valley and Orchard Park Meadows are still adding homes.

    1. Proposed
    2. Approved
    3. Building
    4. Open
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    Should you live in St. Thomas?

    We'd rather lose a sale than put someone on the wrong street. This is the conversation we have on the first call.

    St. Thomas is a strong fit if you

    • Want more house for your money than London usually gives
    • Drive to London for work. Downtown London is about 40 minutes
    • Will work at the PowerCo plant, about 10 minutes from downtown
    • Want Lake Erie close. Port Stanley is roughly 25 minutes away
    • Love old brick and railway history, or a century home near the core

    Look elsewhere if you

    • Want big city shopping, venues and nightlife on your doorstep
    • Plan to go car free. Outside the core, most trips need a car
    • Need a bus to London. We found no regional route to confirm
    • Mind change. The city expects fast growth over the next 25 years

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    St. Thomas, Ontario at a glance

    Population42,840 in 2021, up 10.1% since 2016
    CountySeat of Elgin County, run separately
    City sinceMarch 4, 1881
    Land areaAbout 35.6 sq km
    Built1870s to today, lots of building since 2020
    A little history

    How St. Thomas got here

    1. 1810

      Settlers arrive where two old roads meet. The town takes Thomas Talbot's name.

    2. 1873

      The Canada Southern Railway opens CASO Station, one of Ontario's biggest.

    3. 1881

      St. Thomas becomes a city after its population jumps from roughly 1,800 to 10,000 in a decade.

    4. 1885

      Jumbo, P.T. Barnum's famous elephant, is hit by a train and killed here.

    5. 1914

      Eight railways and over 100 trains a day earn the Railway Capital of Canada name.

    6. 1985

      A life size Jumbo statue goes up to mark the 100th anniversary.

    St. Thomas, Ontario: your questions answered

    Something else on your mind? Call or text Mackenzie and Dan at 519-670-3027.

    Is St. Thomas a good place to live?

    For many buyers, yes. You get lower prices than London, good parks, a real main street and Lake Erie about 25 minutes away. It suits first time buyers, young families and London commuters. It is less suited to anyone who wants big city amenities or plans to rely on transit.

    Where is St. Thomas, Ontario?

    It sits between London, about 28 km to the north, and Port Stanley on Lake Erie, about 15 km to the south. The city is Elgin County's seat but governs itself separately.

    How much does a house in St. Thomas cost?

    Around $582,400 was the median list price in June 2026, close to $300 per square foot. Most newer subdivision homes sit between the high $300,000s and the $500,000s, while premium pockets such as The Ridge and Freeman Lane top out near $700,000. Ask us for recent sales on your street.

    What schools serve St. Thomas?

    The Thames Valley District School Board runs the public schools and the London District Catholic School Board runs the Catholic ones, and French immersion is available. Families can also look at St. Thomas Community Christian School, and Fanshawe College has a campus in town. Catchments depend on your address, so always confirm with the board.

    What is the population of St. Thomas?

    The 2021 Census counted 42,840 people, 10.1% more than in 2016. City forecasts, which are projections rather than counts, expect about 79,500 by 2051.

    Can you live in St. Thomas and work in London?

    By car, yes. Downtown London is about 40 minutes away and Highway 401 about 20 minutes from downtown St. Thomas, with some east end neighbourhoods closer still. We could not confirm a regional bus to London.

    What is the Volkswagen battery plant in St. Thomas?

    PowerCo, part of Volkswagen, is building an EV battery plant worth about $7 billion in the city's northeast end. Production is expected in 2027, with about 3,000 direct jobs.

    Which St. Thomas neighbourhoods should I look at?

    Harvest Run and Miller's Pond have newer homes, Orchard Park South has a wide mix of styles, Shaw Valley sits on a ravine, and The Ridge and Freeman Lane are the premium end. Downtown has the century homes.

    Why do people call St. Thomas the Railway City?

    By 1914 eight railways served the city and upward of 100 trains passed through daily. Sitting halfway between Detroit and Buffalo made it a major rail stop.

    What happened to Jumbo the elephant?

    A train struck and killed Jumbo, P.T. Barnum's star elephant, on September 15, 1885, right here in St. Thomas. The city unveiled a life size statue of him in 1985, a century later.

    What is the Elevated Park in St. Thomas?

    It turns the old Michigan Central rail bridge above Kettle Creek into a park, and it is billed as Canada's first elevated park.

    Guide last updated by Mackenzie and Dan Hinschberger, RE/MAX Centre City Realty Inc., Brokerage.

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