Old University
Guelph Real Estate
Median home value in Old University: $744K · 65 active listings across all property types.
Living in Old University.
Old University sits inside the broader Guelph catchment and is one of the pockets buyers ask for most often. Active supply runs roughly 65 homes across condo, townhouse, semi-detached and detached product. The median price in Old University currently sits at $744K — slightly below the Guelph average for the same period.
Walkability
Coffee, daily groceries, and primary schools are reachable on foot from most addresses in Old University.
Transit Access
Local bus routes connect Old University to Guelph's commuter rail stations and the broader GTA network.
Schools
Public and Catholic boards both serve Old University. School zone boundaries materially affect detached-home pricing here.
Greenspace
Local parks and bike paths give Old University a quieter feel than Guelph's denser commercial corridors.
Proximity
Minutes from Guelph downtown, with quick access to major employment hubs across the GTA.
Demand
Old University attracts steady end-user demand alongside experienced investor activity — supply moves quickly in the right band.
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History & housing stock
Architectural era · Late-Victorian and Edwardian detached (~1880–1920)
Old University is a residential neighborhood immediately south of the University of Guelph campus, developed as a faculty and professional community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Housing stock is nearly intact Victorian and Edwardian brick with strong end-user demand from academic families.
Who buys here
University of Guelph faculty families, academic households, and long-tenured owner-occupiers.
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Old University FAQ
What's the median home price in Old University, Guelph?
Based on current MLS active inventory across all property types, the median home price in Old University is approximately $744K as of 2026-05-01.
Is Old University a good place to buy?
Old University is one of Guelph's established residential pockets with steady end-user demand. Active inventory currently sits at ~65 homes across all property types, with healthy sale-to-list ratios over the last quarter.
What schools and transit serve Old University?
Old University residents have access to Guelph's public and Catholic school boards. Public transit coverage runs through local bus routes, with regional commuter rail accessible within the broader Guelph catchment.
What types of homes are in Old University?
Old University offers a mix of condos, townhouses, detached homes, semi-detached homes, with detached homes typically commanding a 25–40% premium over townhouses in the same pocket.
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Old University, Guelph
Median $744K · 65 active · Licensed advisor