Homes For Sale in Southampton

About Southampton

Southampton is a waterfront community in Saugeen Shores. The local market mixes year-round homes with seasonal cottages and condos near the water.

Waterfront inventory moves with the seasons. Every listing below sits inside the community boundary shown on the map.

The homes of Southampton

Southampton sits at the mouth of the Saugeen River where it meets Lake Huron — a historic town with a beach, a marina and the Chantry Island lighthouse offshore. The housing stock blends heritage homes near the old town core with newer builds like the Easthampton development, riverfront properties along the Saugeen, and a growing condo townhome segment.

Recent October 2026 listings show the range. A well-maintained three-bedroom bungalow at 21 Victoria Street S, walkable to downtown, the school and Southampton Hospital with the sand beach a short walk away, was listed at $499,000. A condo townhome at 246 Grey Street E in Granville Estates was offered at $599,000. A townhome at 227 Saugeen Street along the scenic Saugeen River was marketed in the $578,000–$731,000 range. A two-bedroom bungalow at 290 Saugeen Street with direct Saugeen River waterfront was listed at $999,999. New custom builds like The Chantry at 3 Grenville Street N in the Easthampton development were marketed from $919,000 to $1.1 million.

Riverfront on the Saugeen commands its own premium — direct river access with lake proximity is a rare combination. The town's historic character means heritage homes need careful inspection, but they also hold their appeal with Toronto and London buyers seeking character.

The town of Southampton

Southampton is the historic jewel of Saugeen Shores: a 19th-century town at the Saugeen River mouth with a main street of shops and eateries, a sand beach, a marina, and the Chantry Island lighthouse a short boat ride offshore. The town promotes an active lifestyle — trails for walking and biking, beaches, tennis, and what local listings call great fishing spots.

Unlike the pure resort towns, Southampton functions year-round: it has a hospital, schools, an art centre and museum, and a vibrant business sector. Summer brings the beach crowds and the river activity; winter brings a quieter but fully functioning town.

The Saugeen River is the town's defining geography — it meets Lake Huron here, creating the harbour, the fishing and the waterfront character. Port Elgin is minutes south for additional dining and services, and the Bruce Peninsula's Lake Huron shore unfolds to the north.

Waterfront realities

Riverfront and lakefront lots need floodplain diligence: the Saugeen River mouth is dynamic water, so check conservation-authority floodplain mapping for the specific lot and get insurance quotes before firming up. Shoreline and riverbank ownership should be confirmed on title — one Saugeen Street listing showed riverfront with stairs to the water and no shore allowance, but every lot differs.

Heritage homes near the old core deserve heritage-aware inspections — foundations, wiring, plumbing and past additions. Newer developments like Easthampton offer modern builds with warranties but at new-construction premiums; compare the all-in cost against resale carefully.

Short-term rental demand is real given the beach and river, but confirm Saugeen Shores' current licensing rules before buying for rental income, and check condo corporation rules on the townhome developments.

Getting there

Southampton sits on Lake Huron at the Saugeen River mouth, roughly two and a half to three hours from the GTA. Port Elgin is minutes south, Sauble Beach about 30 minutes north, and Owen Sound 45 minutes for regional services.

The town's year-round services — hospital, schools, full commercial strip — make it practical for full-time living, not just cottage use. Winter access is never an issue on the town's maintained streets; confirm road status only on the rural-fringe properties.

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