Chatham Township Homes & Real Estate

Chatham Township Real Estate Market

Charming single-family homes and condos await homebuyers in Chatham Township. Typically, real estate prices in the area are lower than in most of Ontario. The most affordable homes on the market start at around $275,000 and typically top out at around $600,000. Vacant land and lots with endless possibilities in Chatham-Kent County begin at around $100,000, with larger lots reaching as high as $2.4 million.

Chatham Township also offers luxurious properties that deliver stunning design and excellent amenities for prices that begin in the high $800s and can sometimes exceed $1.8 million. These high-end homes include new construction properties and established estates with sprawling floor plans. Expect to see amenities like multi-car garages, waterfront locations, and gourmet kitchens. Buyers looking for upscale real estate will likely find it near the downtown area in the city of Chatham or communities closer to the lake. 

Chatham Township Community Amenities

Spanning from Chatham to the town of Wallaceburg, Chatham Township comprises numerous smaller communities that each provide delightful attractions and amenities. 

Chatham-Kent County offers residents a slower pace of life and the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The county has 166 parks, trails, and natural areas to explore. In total, residents can enjoy just over 250 hectares of outdoor recreation area. 

Rondeau Provincial Park is the most popular park in the area. Eleven kilometres of soft-sand beaches alongside Lake Eerie draw hundreds of visitors for summer fun. Still, the best-in-country bird watching, fantastic hiking trails, and cross-country skiing terrain ensure year-round fun. 

The Downtown Chatham area presents a walkable space for dining and shopping, while central Wallaceburg is home to a local history museum that's sure to fascinate locals and visitors alike. Even more activities and attractions can be found in the Downtown Windsor area, which is less than an hour away from most communities in the township. 

Chatham Township Local Highlights

• Sprawling semi-rural district comprising numerous towns, each with a diverse real estate market
• Ample park space with easy access to recreation trails, beaches, and sports fields
• Robust economic presence in the automotive, agricultural, and energy industries
• Multiple commercial and leisure hubs, including Downtown Chatham, Wallaceburg, and the Tilbury community
• Easy access to the city of Windsor and the Detroit Metro area

Chatham Township School Information

Three school boards operate in the Chatham Township area. The Lambton Kent District School Board operates in Chatham and the Sarnia area, while the St. Clair Catholic School Board is based in Wallaceburg. Private schools in the area include Wallacebrurg Christian School and Chatham Christian School. 

St. Clair College offers a satellite campus for the university's main site in the city of Windsor. In the Ridgetown area, students seeking higher education will find the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus.