Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

Sault Ste. Marie Real Estate: Affordable Houses in Northern Ontario

313 homes and apartments for sale in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

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Properties for sale in Sault Ste. Marie

24 properties shown

468 Northern Avenue EHouse

CA$459,800

Sault Ste Marie

4 bd 3 ba 186 m²
920 Great Northern RoadHouse

CA$975,000

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 2 ba 279 m²
928 Great Northern RoadHouse

CA$750,000

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
169 East Balfour StreetHouse

CA$328,000

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
12 Vera StreetHouse

CA$325,000

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 2 ba 5 m²
244 Albert Street WHouse

CA$279,000

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 3 ba 139 m²
1638 Queen Street EHouse

CA$549,000

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
195 Bitonti CrescentHouse

CA$449,900

Sault Ste Marie

3 bd 2 ba 102 m²
86 St Andrews Terrace

CA$234,900

Sault Ste Marie

6 bd 3 ba
211 Old Garden River Road

CA$499,900

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3 bd 2 ba
857 Sunnyside Beach Road

CA$1,269,000

Sault Ste. Marie

4 bd 3 ba
LOT - 4 Sherwood Parkway

CA$649,900

Sault Ste. Marie

3 bd 2 ba
449 Wellington Street

CA$250,000

Sault Ste. Marie

5 bd 1 ba
121 Centennial Avenue

CA$579,900

Sault Ste. Marie

4 bd 3 ba
229 St. George's Avenue

CA$129,900

Sault Ste. Marie

2 bd 1 ba
4 St. Michael's Square

CA$379,900

Sault Ste. Marie

3 bd 2 ba
187 Parkland Crescent

CA$459,000

Sault Ste. Marie

3 bd 2 ba
255 East Balfour Street

CA$625,000

Sault Ste. Marie

3 bd 1 ba
91 Wellington Street W

CA$114,900

Sault Ste. Marie

3 bd 2 ba
209 Wellington Street W

CA$199,900

Sault Ste. Marie

2 bd 1 ba
18 Fish Hatchery Road

CA$79,900

Sault Ste. Marie

1 bd 1 ba
1391 Great Northern Road

CA$460,000

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3 bd 2 ba
588 Sherbourne Street

CA$259,900

Sault Ste. Marie

3 bd 1 ba
1256 Wellington Street East

CA$164,900

Sault Ste. Marie

2 bd 1 ba

Buyer's guide: Sault Ste. Marie

Property for sale in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is among the cheapest in Canada's larger cities. The median asking price is €162,916, and the median home is a spacious 232 m². We list 311 properties, led by 230 houses.

Price snapshot

These figures are asking prices in current listings on RealEstateAbroad, converted to euros. A quarter of homes ask less than about €110,000, and three quarters ask less than about €251,000, so entry costs are low even before you consider the city's size.

MeasureSault Ste. Marie
Median asking price€162,916
Price range, lower to upper quartile€109,666 to €250,674
Median per m²€1,718
Median home size232 m²
Listings311

Houses, land and bedrooms

Houses make up 230 of 311 listings, with 40 apartments, 26 plots of land and 15 commercial properties. Three-bedroom homes dominate with 128, then 55 four-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom. Houses in this city tend to be older, solid brick or frame homes on generous lots, and renovation costs for roofs, furnaces and insulation are the main hidden expense.

Winters are long and snowy, so check heating type and insulation, and ask for utility bills to see real running costs.

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The city and the border

Sault Ste. Marie sits on the St. Marys River, facing its twin city of the same name in Michigan, and is linked by the International Bridge. Local employment includes steel production, health care, call centres and tourism around the Algoma wilderness, including the scenic Agawa Canyon rail tour.

Nearby on our site is Elliot Lake, a retirement-focused town to the east. Larger cities are far away, so this is a local market rather than a commuter belt.

Rules for foreign buyers

The federal ban on foreign purchases of residential property is in force until 1 January 2027, and Ontario applies a 25% non-resident speculation tax in many cases. The federal ban is aimed at census-area housing, so rules for a particular property depend on its location; confirm with a Canadian lawyer.

For wider context see Canada property, how to buy in Canada, Canadian financing and cheap homes in Canada.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Sault Ste. Marie: FAQ

Why are homes in Sault Ste. Marie so cheap?

The city is remote from the big job centres, population growth is slow, and the economy is based on steel, services and health care.

Are the large floor areas realistic?

Many listings are detached houses with finished basements. Check whether the area quoted includes the basement.

Can I buy near the Michigan border?

Canadian rules apply to Canadian property. The US side is a different market with its own laws.

Is it suitable for retirement?

Prices are low and services are decent, but winters are harsh. Many retirees prefer to visit in summer.

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