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Realtor.ca /search/bypolygon API

The /search/bypolygon endpoint opens up Realtor.ca data for your real estate applications, giving you programmatic access to information that would otherwise require manual research or unreliable scraping. Whether you are building a property search tool, an investment analysis platform, a rental comparison engine, or a market analytics dashboard, this endpoint delivers structured, reliable data on demand. Every response is normalized into a consistent JSON schema, so you don't need to write different parsers for different data sources. Combined with RealtyAPI's other endpoints, you can build a complete real estate data layer that spans multiple providers through a single integration.

What You Can Do With the /search/bypolygon Endpoint

Here's what this endpoint provides and how you can use the data it returns.

Endpoint Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`polygon`	STRING	Required	Polygon vertices. Two formats accepted: - String: `"lon lat,lon lat,lon lat,..."` (longitude first, then latitude — GeoJSON convention) - GeoJSON: `{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[lon,lat],[lon,lat],...]]}` The ring should be closed (first vertex = last vertex).
`page`	NUMBER	Optional	1-based page index. Default: `1`. Response includes `nextPage` — keep paging until it's `false`.
`resultCount`	NUMBER	Optional	Records per page. Default: `50`. Min `1`, max `200`.
`sortOrder`	ENUM	Optional	Result sorting. Default: `Newest`. - `Newest` — most recently listed first - `Oldest` — least recently listed first - `Price_Low_to_High` - `Price_High_to_Low` - `Open_Houses_First` - `More_Photos_First` - `Virtual_Tour_First` Values: `Newest, Oldest, Price_Low_to_High, Price_High_to_Low, Open_Houses_First, More_Photos_First, Virtual_Tour_First`
`searchType`	ENUM	Optional	Listing status. Default: `For_Sale`. - `For_Sale` — active listings - `For_Rent` — rental listings (price filters interpret as monthly rent) - `Sold` — historical sold listings (use `soldWithinDays` to scope recency) Values: `For_Sale, For_Rent, Sold`
`propertyType`	ENUM	Optional	Property category. Realtor.ca accepts a single value at a time — passing multiple uses the first. Allowed: `Residential, Recreational, Condo, Agriculture, Parking, VacantLand, Business, MultiFamily, Retail, Industrial, Office, Hospitality, Institutional`. Values: `Residential, Recreational, Condo, Agriculture, Parking, VacantLand, Business, MultiFamily, Retail, Industrial, Office, Hospitality, Institutional`
`priceRange`	STRING	Optional	Possible Inputs: - For Minimum Price: `min:500000` - For Maximum Price: `max:1500000` - For a Price Range: `min:500000,max:1500000` When `searchType=For_Rent`, the same range is interpreted as monthly rent.
`beds`	STRING	Optional	Bedroom count or range. Possible Inputs: - Open-ended minimum: `3+` - Min only: `min:2` - Range: `min:2,max:5` or `2-5`
`baths`	STRING	Optional	Bathroom count or range. Possible Inputs: - Open-ended minimum: `2+` - Min only: `min:1` - Range: `min:2,max:4`
`squareFeetRange`	STRING	Optional	Interior floor area range, in square feet. Possible Inputs: - For Minimum: `min:1000` - For Maximum: `max:3000` - For a Range: `min:1000,max:3000`
`lotSizeRange`	STRING	Optional	Lot size range, in acres. Possible Inputs: - For Minimum: `min:0.25` - For Maximum: `max:5` - For a Range: `min:0.25,max:5`
`yearBuiltRange`	STRING	Optional	Year-built range. Possible Inputs: - For Minimum: `min:2000` - For Maximum: `max:2024` - For a Range: `min:2000,max:2024`
`ownership`	ENUM	Optional	Ownership type filter. - `Freehold` — full ownership of land + building - `CondoStrata` — condo / strata title - `TimeShareFractional` — fractional / time-share ownership - `Leasehold` — leasehold / land-lease Values: `Freehold, CondoStrata, TimeShareFractional, Leasehold`
`soldWithinDays`	STRING	Optional	Cutoff for sold-listing recency, in days. Only effective when `searchType=Sold`. Common values: `30`, `90`, `180`, `365`.
`openHouseOnly`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with an upcoming open house.
`publicOffersOnly`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with public offers (Realtor.ca offer-management feature).
`hasGarage`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with a garage.
`hasPool`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with a pool.
`hasFireplace`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with a fireplace.
`hasAirConditioning`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with air conditioning.
`liveStreamsOnly`	BOOLEAN	Optional	Set to `true` to return only listings with a virtual tour or live stream.
`keywords`	STRING	Optional	Free-text keyword search across the listing description. Examples: `pool`, `fireplace`, `lakefront`, `granite countertops`.

Required Parameters

This endpoint requires polygon to fetch data. Pass these as query parameters in your request.

JSON Response

Receive structured JSON containing /search/bypolygon data from Realtor.ca. Parse it directly into your application models.

Real-Time Results

Every request fetches live Realtor.ca data. No stale caches — you always get the most current information available.

Error Handling

Clear HTTP status codes and error messages help you handle edge cases gracefully. See our documentation for the full error reference.

Quick Start Example

Make your first request to the /search/bypolygon endpoint in seconds.

Python

import requests

url = "https://realtorca.realtyapi.io/search/bypolygon"

headers = {
    "x-realtyapi-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}

params = {
    "polygon": "-79.6 43.55,-79.6 43.85,-79.0 43.85,-79.0 43.55,-79.6 43.55"
}

response = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
data = response.json()
print(data)

Why Choose RealtyAPI's /search/bypolygon Endpoint

Built for developers who need reliable real estate data without the infrastructure overhead.

Real-Time Data Access

Get the most current /search/bypolygon data from Realtor.ca without dealing with rate limits or IP blocks.

Simple Integration

Clear documentation and straightforward REST design make it easy to integrate this endpoint into any tech stack.

High Reliability

Our infrastructure ensures high uptime and consistent performance for your production applications.

Comprehensive Data

Access detailed /search/bypolygon data through this carefully designed endpoint.

/search/bypolygon Endpoint Use Cases

Real-world applications that leverage the /search/bypolygon endpoint for Realtor.ca data.

Data Analysis

Analyze /search/bypolygon data from Realtor.ca to gain insights and make data-driven decisions about real estate markets.

Market Monitoring

Monitor Realtor.ca /search/bypolygon data to track changes, pricing trends, and market movements in real time.

Application Integration

Integrate /search/bypolygon data from Realtor.ca into your web applications, mobile apps, or internal tools.

Workflow Automation

Automate data collection and processing workflows using Realtor.ca /search/bypolygon data to improve team efficiency.

Reporting & Analytics

Generate reports and dashboards using Realtor.ca /search/bypolygon data for stakeholders, investors, or clients.

Custom Solutions

Build custom real estate solutions that leverage Realtor.ca /search/bypolygon data for your specific business needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the /search/bypolygon endpoint.

Is the /search/bypolygon endpoint official?

No, RealtyAPI provides an unofficial /search/bypolygon endpoint that lets you access Realtor.ca data through our platform. We handle the complexities of data collection so you can focus on building your application.

How current is the data?

We provide real-time /search/bypolygon data from Realtor.ca. When you make a request, we fetch the latest information available.

Can I use this endpoint in production?

Absolutely. Many businesses rely on RealtyAPI's endpoints for their production applications. Our infrastructure is designed for reliability and performance.

What happens if I exceed my API limit?

On paid plans, you can enable overage billing so your application keeps working. Free plan users can upgrade at any time to increase their quota.

Is there rate limiting?

Rate limits vary by plan. Free tier allows up to 10 requests per second. Paid plans offer higher limits suitable for production workloads.

What programming languages are supported?

RealtyAPI is a standard REST API, so it works with any language that can make HTTP requests: Python, JavaScript, Go, PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, and more.

Other Realtor.ca Endpoints

GET/details/byaddress GET/details/byid GET/details/byurl GET/autocomplete GET/search/bylocation GET/search/byzip GET/search/bycoordinates GET/search/byurl GET/agent/search GET/agent/details

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