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Norfolk County

Norfolk County runs from farm country south of Brantford all the way to the Lake Erie shore. It is beach towns, marinas, orchards and wineries, and small towns where life still slows down on a Sunday. Our team helps people move here for good, buy a place by the lake, or sell to the next family.

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What are the main towns in Norfolk County?

Simcoe is the county seat and the everyday hub, with the hospital, big-box shopping and the Norfolk County Fair. Port Dover is the classic Lake Erie beach town. Waterford, in the north, is the closest Norfolk town to Brantford. Delhi is the heart of the county's west-side farm country.

Along the lake, Turkey Point is a beach and marina community with a provincial park, and Port Rowan is a quiet village on Long Point Bay that draws nature lovers and birders from around the world.

What is life like in Norfolk County?

Seasonal and outdoorsy. Summers are about beaches, boating, fishing and farm stands. Fall brings harvest festivals and the county fair. The Lynn Valley Trail and Waterford Heritage Trail make for easy cycling, and Long Point, Turkey Point and Backus Woods offer some of the best natural areas in southern Ontario.

It also suits people who want a slower pace for good: retirees, remote workers and families who want small-town schools. Most buyers we work with come from Brantford, Hamilton and the GTA.

What should buyers know about Norfolk County?

Waterfront and cottage properties come with their own homework: whether the home is winterized, shoreline and flood considerations, conservation authority rules for any work near the water, and municipal rules on short-term rentals. Rural properties usually mean a well and septic.

We walk buyers through all of it. Start with homes for sale in Norfolk County and our Norfolk house-hunting tips.

Homes for sale in Norfolk County

591 active homes on the MLS® System, newest first

  • $1,099,999

    211 Thompson Road W

    Waterford · Detached

      Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

    • $439,999

      45 Freeman Crescent

      Simcoe · Townhouse

      • 3 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,019 ft²

      Listing brokerage: JJN REALTY BROKERAGE INC.

    • $399,000

      991 Windham Rd 13

      Simcoe · Detached

      • 1 bed
      • 1 bath
      • 713 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Progressive Realty Group Inc.

    • $899,900

      3 Lakeside Lane

      Port Dover · Detached

      • 2 beds
      • 2 baths
      • 1,680 ft²

      Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc.

    • $699,999

      206 Charles Street

      Waterford · Detached

      • 3 beds
      • 1 bath
      • 1,193 ft²

      Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

    • $699,999

      206 Charles Street

      Waterford · Land

        Listing brokerage: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc.

      • $449,900

        15 Millcroft Drive

        Simcoe · Townhouse

        • 3 beds
        • 3 baths
        • 1,173 ft²

        Listing brokerage: Revel Realty Inc

      • $1,200,000

        118 Brown Street

        Port Dover · Townhouse

        • 3 beds
        • 4 baths
        • 1,713 ft²

        Listing brokerage: COLDWELL BANKER BIG CREEK REALTY LTD. BROKERAGE

      • $499,900

        41 Church Street E

        Delhi · Detached

        • 3 beds
        • 2 baths
        • 1,437 ft²

        Listing brokerage: Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc

      • $799,900

        30 Hare Street

        Waterford · Detached

        • 5 beds
        • 3 baths
        • 1,549 ft²

        Listing brokerage: Royal LePage State Realty Inc.

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      Is Norfolk County a good place to live?

      For people who love small towns, the outdoors and Lake Erie, it is hard to beat. You get beaches, farms, trails and friendly communities, plus a hospital and full shopping in Simcoe. The trade-offs are longer drives to big-city jobs and fewer transit options, so it suits retirees, remote and hybrid workers, and people working locally.

      What towns are in Norfolk County?

      The main communities are Simcoe, Port Dover, Waterford, Delhi, Port Rowan and Turkey Point, along with smaller places such as Courtland, Langton, St. Williams, Vittoria and Normandale. Each has its own character, from Simcoe's full services to Port Dover's beach-town feel and Port Rowan's quiet shoreline on Long Point Bay.

      How far is Norfolk County from Brantford?

      Waterford, the closest Norfolk town, is about 25 minutes south of Brantford. Simcoe is about 35 to 40 minutes and Port Dover about 40 minutes. The western and southern communities, such as Delhi, Port Rowan and Turkey Point, are closer to 45 minutes or more.

      Can I live year-round in a Norfolk County cottage?

      Some cottages are fully winterized and lived in year-round, and others are seasonal only. Check the heating, insulation, water supply and whether the road is maintained in winter. Also confirm the zoning and any shoreline or flood rules. We help buyers sort out year-round homes from seasonal ones before they fall in love with a property.

      Can I rent out a property in Norfolk County as a short-term rental?

      Norfolk County has rules for short-term rentals, and they can change, so always check the current bylaw and licensing requirements with the county before you buy with rental income in mind. We can help you ask the right questions and factor the rules into your plans.

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