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Main Beach in Port Stanley with beachfront homes along the sand

Homes for Sale in Port Stanley, Ontario

Homes for sale, the beaches, every part of the village, prices, drive times and schools in Port Stanley on Lake Erie, from two agents who live and work here.

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Homes for sale in Port Stanley, Ontario

Live from the MLS, newest first. Cottages, village homes, condos and new builds by the lake. See one you like? We can have you through the door this week.

Listings updated live from the MLS.

Neighbourhood guide

Port Stanley, area by area

Kettle Creek splits the village into a west side and an east side, joined by the lift bridge, with newer communities to the north. Pick one to see what it is like and where it sits.

The waterfront

Main Beach on the west side is Blue Flag rated, with volleyball and parasailing in summer. Across the creek mouth, the public harbour lands hold Hofhuis Park, the East Headlands (locals call it the Berm), Little Beach and a harbour walkway. Closer to the shore, homes are mostly cottages, beach houses and condos, some lived in year round.

Homes
Cottages and beach houses, lake view condos, waterfront properties
Typical beds
2 to 3
Price guide
Waterfront and estate listings reach about $2.8 million in the wider area (2026 listing snapshot); condos had a median list near $509,000
Best for
Cottage and second home buyers, boaters and anglers
Worth knowing
Summer crowds, and paid parking on the west side of the harbour in peak season
The full waterfront guide Open in Google Maps

The village core

The historic heart of Port Stanley around Bridge Street, William Street and Colborne Street, beside the 1939 King George VI Lift Bridge. Shops, restaurants, pubs and the Port Stanley Festival Theatre in the former town hall are all a short walk, with Main Beach under a kilometre away.

Homes
Historic village homes from the 1800s on, plus condos in town
Typical beds
2 to 4
Price guide
Houses had a median list price near $876,000 across Port Stanley (2026 listing snapshot)
Best for
Buyers who want to walk to the beach, the shops and the harbour
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Kokomo Beach Club

A planned community near the beach by Wastell Homes and Melchers Construction, building since 2019. A community Beach Club, a park and pickleball courts were added in 2023 and 2024. Homes are bungalows and two storeys, plus condos.

Homes
Bungalows and two storeys with 2 to 4 bedrooms, condos with 1 to 3 bedrooms
Price guide
New homes from about $429,230 (Livabl, June 2026)
Best for
Downsizers, commuters and anyone who wants new construction near the beach
Distance
About 5 minutes by car or bike from the lift bridge
The full Kokomo Beach Club guide Open in Google Maps

The Landings

A 12.32 hectare mixed use community by Domus Developments on East Road south of Hill Street. It is known for bungalow townhomes with main floor living, alongside condos, and the new Extendicare Port Stanley long term care home is being built at 11 Compass Trail.

Homes
Bungalow townhomes with main floor living, condos
Typical beds
2 (townhomes), 1 to 3 (condos)
Price guide
New homes from about $675,000 to $699,900 depending on the source (BuzzBuzzHome and Livabl, 2026)
Best for
Retirees and downsizers who want one floor living
The full Landings guide Open in Google Maps

Little Creek and Sunset Bluffs

Most of Port Stanley’s newer subdivisions sit in the northern part of the village, north of the historic core. Little Creek and Sunset Bluffs brought many new residents before Kokomo Beach Club and The Landings followed.

Homes
Newer subdivision bungalows and two storeys
Typical beds
2 to 4
Price guide
Across Port Stanley, houses had a median list price near $876,000 (2026 listing snapshot)
Best for
Buyers who want a newer home a short drive from the beach
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Map follows your pick

Port Stanley is not its own town: it is a community within the Municipality of Central Elgin, in Elgin County. Its postal code starts with N5L.

Market snapshot

What homes cost in Port Stanley

Prices swing with distance to the shoreline. In 2026 condos listed around $509,000, townhouses around $592,000 and houses around $876,000, with waterfront and estate listings reaching about $2.8 million.

  • 97Homes listed in the wider area, 2026 snapshot
  • $1,684Median monthly rent, 2026 snapshot
  • $345K to $2.8MListing range, wider area

Median list prices in Port Stanley by type of home, 2026 listing snapshot

  • Kokomo Beach Club new homes from, June 2026$429,230
  • Condos median list, 6 listings$508,917
  • Townhouses median list, 3 listings$591,600
  • Houses median list, 35 listings$875,724

Small samples, so treat these as a guide. Waterfront and estate listings go well past the end of this scale.

Port Stanley against St. Thomas, London and the wider LSTAR board region

  • St. Thomas median list price, June 2026$582,400
  • LSTAR region average sale price, August 2026$590,550
  • London average sale price, August 2026$620,282
  • Port Stanley median list, all types, wider area, 2026$703,000

List prices and sale prices are different measures, so treat this as a guide. For your street, recent sold prices are the real answer.

Sources: eXp Realty and REW.ca (2026 listing snapshots), Livabl (June 2026), LSTAR via Find Your Cove and Envelope Real Estate (August 2026), ViewHomes (June 2026). Full list at the bottom of the page.

What you can buy

  • Cottages and beach houses

    Mostly summer homes and vacation properties close to the shoreline, though some owners live in them year round.

    Near Main Beach and the shore 2 to 3 beds

  • Village and subdivision homes

    Historic homes in the core and newer bungalows and two storeys to the north, with a 2026 median list near $876,000.

    Village core, Little Creek, Sunset Bluffs, Kokomo 2 to 4 beds

  • Townhomes and condos

    Bungalow townhomes with main floor living, and low rise condos in town and by the beach, with a condo median near $509,000.

    The Landings, Kokomo, Newport Beach, Lakeview 1 to 3 beds

  • Waterfront and estate

    Lake view, waterfront and estate properties, with listings reaching about $2.8 million in the wider area.

    The shoreline and rural Central Elgin Varies

When the homes were built: from 19th century village homes to a big wave of new building since the late 2010s. Little Creek and Sunset Bluffs came first, then The Landings and Kokomo Beach Club from around 2019. The Lakeview condos across from the beach date from 2000.

Getting around

How far everything is from the lift bridge

From Bridge Street in the middle of the village, by foot, bike or car. Tap any place for live directions in Google Maps.

See every time as a table
Approximate travel times from Bridge Street at the lift bridge, Port Stanley, Ontario
DestinationDistanceWalkBikeDrive
Main Beach0.7 km10 min5 min5 min
Kettle Creek Public School 10 min5 min5 min
Little Beach and the East Headlands1.2 km15 min5 min5 min
Kokomo Beach Club 15 min5 min5 min
The Landings and Extendicare Port Stanley 25 min10 min5 min
Kettle Creek Golf and Country Club2.0 km25 min10 min5 min
Sparta Not practical45 min15 min
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital14.8 kmNot practical55 min20 min
Downtown St. Thomas15.2 kmNot practical60 min20 min
Highway 401 at Colonel Talbot Rd32.0 kmNot practicalNot practical30 min
Belmont Not practicalNot practical35 min
Victoria Hospital, London39.3 kmNot practicalNot practical40 min
Port Burwell42.0 kmNot practicalNot practical45 min
Downtown London42.5 kmNot practicalNot practical45 min
Western University46.1 kmNot practicalNot practical50 min
London International Airport49.3 kmNot practicalNot practical50 min

Estimates at 5 km/h walking and 16 km/h cycling, rounded to 5 minutes, and bridge work may add time. There is no public transit to St. Thomas or London (the Terminal Rail is a tourist train), so check the live directions.

Is it right for you?

Who Port Stanley suits best

Tell us who you are and we will point you at the right part of the village.

Bungalow townhomes with main floor living, condos, and a new 128 bed long term care home opening in the village around early 2027, with the beach, golf and a walkable core close by.

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Beach houses and cottages a short walk from a Blue Flag beach, in a village that is lively all summer and quiet the rest of the year.

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About 20 minutes to downtown St. Thomas and about 45 minutes to downtown London by car, with Highway 401 about 30 minutes north.

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Or live closer to work: the St. Thomas guide

A working harbour with a commercial fishery, several marinas, a yacht club and a public boat launch on Kettle Creek.

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Less ideal if you need transit, big box shopping nearby or a quiet summer. Bigger shopping and the hospital are in St. Thomas.

Beaches, harbour and village

Things to do in Port Stanley

  • 0.7 km from the lift bridge

    Main Beach

    The village’s big sandy beach, Blue Flag rated, with beach volleyball and parasailing in summer.

    Map
  • 1.2 km from the lift bridge

    Little Beach, the Berm and Hofhuis Park

    The public harbour lands on the east side: Little Beach, the East Headlands and a harbour walkway.

    MapHarbour parks
  • In the village

    Port Stanley Terminal Rail

    A tourist train on the old London and Port Stanley Railway line, which opened in 1856.

    Map
  • Bridge Street

    Port Stanley Festival Theatre

    Summer theatre in the village’s former town hall.

    Map
  • Bridge Street

    King George VI Lift Bridge

    Opened in May 1939 and still raising for boats on Kettle Creek, described as one of the oldest lift bridges in Ontario.

    Map
  • 302 Bridge Street

    Stork Club Big Band Museum

    Honours the famous dance hall that drew big band stars to the village for decades.

    Map
  • 2 km from the lift bridge

    Kettle Creek Golf and Country Club

    About 800 mature trees, a pond and a historic covered bridge.

    Map
  • On Kettle Creek

    Marinas and the boat launch

    Kettle Creek Marina, Stan’s Marina, Bridgeview Marina, the Kanagio Yacht Club and a public boat launch.

    Boat launch map
  • In the village

    Kettle Creek Park and dog park

    A dog park, skate park, playground and baseball field.

    Map
  • Bridge, William and Main Streets

    Restaurants, pubs and patios

    Dining, pubs and beach food across the village core and along the beach, busiest from spring to fall.

    Restaurants map
  • Around the beach

    Ice cream

    A beach town rite of passage, with more than one parlour to choose from.

    Ice cream map

Schools, health and services

Schools in Port Stanley, Ontario

Port Stanley students go to school in the village and in St. Thomas. Catchments and busing depend on the address, so confirm with the board before you buy. We will happily check it for you.

  • Kettle Creek Public School

    The village’s public elementary school, run by the Thames Valley District School Board. About 5 minutes from the lift bridge.

  • Thames Valley District School Board

    Public schools. Port Stanley students typically go to high school in St. Thomas.

  • London District Catholic School Board

    Catholic elementary and secondary schools serving the area.

  • Western University

    In London, about 50 minutes by car.

  • St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

    The closest hospital, about 20 minutes away in St. Thomas. Victoria Hospital in London is about 40 minutes.

  • Port Stanley Village Association

    The residents’ group that formed around the harbour transfer and has pushed to keep most harbour lands in public use.

The Coney Island of the Great Lakes

A short history of Port Stanley

  1. 1804

    Lieutenant-Colonel John Bostwick, the first resident granted land at the mouth of Kettle Creek, moves his family here.

  2. 1824

    Kettle Creek is renamed around this time for Edward Smith-Stanley, later British Prime Minister.

  3. 1832

    A ferry to Buffalo begins. By 1833 the port is known as one of the finest harbours on Lake Erie.

  4. 1856

    The London and Port Stanley Railway opens on September 25.

  5. 1900s

    Lake Erie’s top tourist draw, nicknamed the Coney Island of the Great Lakes.

  6. 1926

    The L&PS Pavilion opens. As the Stork Club, its 13,000 square foot dance floor draws big band stars.

  7. 1939

    The King George VI Lift Bridge opens across Kettle Creek in May.

  8. 1979

    A fire early in the year damages the Stork Club beyond saving.

  9. 2010

    Central Elgin takes over the harbour from the federal government, and residents form the Port Stanley Village Association.

  10. 2017

    A new town pier is finished, with new parkland on both sides of the creek mouth.

  11. 2021

    The Census counts 3,008 residents.

  12. 2027

    The new 128 bed Extendicare long term care home expects its first residents.

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    A family tie to the Stanley Cup

    The village is named for the 14th Earl of Derby, whose son Frederick Stanley, as Governor General, donated hockey’s Stanley Cup.

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    The Coney Island of the Great Lakes

    In the early 1900s this was Lake Erie’s top tourist attraction, later home to the Stork Club and its 13,000 square foot dance floor.

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    A 1939 lift bridge at the heart of town

    The King George VI Lift Bridge still raises for boats on Kettle Creek, described as one of the oldest lift bridges in Ontario.

What is changing

A village that is growing

New communities to the north, new care for older residents and a plan for the harbour. Here is what is under way.

  • Opening around early 2027

    Extendicare Port Stanley

    A 128 bed long term care home (68 new beds, 60 redeveloped) at 11 Compass Trail, with a memory care community.

    Ontario Construction News
  • Selling now

    Kokomo Beach Club

    Building since 2019 near the beach, with a Beach Club, park and pickleball added in 2023 and 2024. New homes from about $429,230.

    Kokomo Beach Club
  • Planning

    Harbour lands and the Waterfront Master Plan

    A plan for the former federal harbour went to Council in June 2022. Residents favour mostly public use with limited low density building.

    Port Stanley Village Association
  • County project

    Lift bridge rehabilitation

    The County of Elgin and Central Elgin are rehabilitating the 1939 lift bridge that joins the two sides of the village. Expect work to add time to some trips.

Sellers who trusted us with Port Stanley

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Port Stanley, Ontario: common questions

Something else on your mind? Ryan and Paul answer their own phones.

Port Stanley is on the north shore of Lake Erie at the mouth of Kettle Creek, in the Municipality of Central Elgin, about 15 km south of St. Thomas and 42 km south of London.

In 2026, detached houses had a median list price around $876,000, townhouses around $592,000 and condos around $509,000, with waterfront and estate properties reaching about $2.8 million. For a specific street, the honest answer is what has actually sold there recently, which we can pull for you.

Port Stanley had 3,008 residents in the 2021 Census.

The village was renamed around 1824 after Edward Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, who later became British Prime Minister. His son, Governor General Frederick Stanley, donated the Stanley Cup.

Yes. Main Beach is Blue Flag rated, an international award for environmental upkeep and safety.

Kokomo Beach Club and The Landings are the major newer communities, alongside earlier subdivisions such as Little Creek and Sunset Bluffs.

It offers bungalow townhomes, condos and a new 128 bed long term care home opening around early 2027, plus beaches, golf and a walkable village core.

About 42 km, roughly 45 minutes by car via Colonel Talbot Road and Highway 4.

The Stork Club was a famous big band dance hall that opened in 1926 with a 13,000 square foot dance floor. A fire in early 1979 damaged it beyond saving, and a Big Band Museum on Bridge Street honours it today.

Central Elgin took over the harbour lands from the federal government in 2010 and has prepared a Waterfront Master Plan to guide their future use.

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Sources and further readingLast reviewed September 2026 by Featherstone Sadler Real Estate Group
  1. Wikipedia, Port Stanley, Ontario: population, landmarks and the Stork Club
  2. Wikivoyage, Port Stanley (Ontario): history, directions and parking
  3. PortStanley.net, history of Port Stanley
  4. Wikipedia, London and Port Stanley Railway
  5. REW.ca, Port Stanley listings summary: median list and range
  6. eXp Realty, Port Stanley: median prices by type
  7. Livabl, Kokomo Beach Club: new homes from $429,230
  8. ViewHomes, Port Stanley real estate: homes, schools and the village economy
  9. Find Your Cove, LSTAR August 2026 market report
  10. Kokomo Beach Club, Port Stanley amenities map
  11. Domus Developments, The Landings
  12. Ontario Construction News, long term care home in Port Stanley
  13. Port Stanley Village Association, Waterfront Master Plan and harbour parks
  14. Port Stanley, Ontario on Google Maps

Travel times and distances are estimates from Bridge Street at the lift bridge. Prices are 2026 listing snapshots and published figures with their dates; for a current number on a specific street, ask us for recent sold data.