Pickering, Ontario
Pickering real estate with The Gordon Brothers Team
Pickering sits directly west of Ajax, the Durham Region town closest to Toronto. The team works across Pickering and currently has a listing in the Town Centre at 1400 The Esplanade N. This is a plain guide to how the Pickering market works.
The Pickering market at a glance
Pickering is a lakeside city of roughly 100,000 people on the western edge of Durham Region, about 30 minutes from downtown Toronto by GO Train. It has Pickering GO on the Lakeshore East line, direct access to Highways 401 and 407, Pickering Town Centre, Frenchman’s Bay and the Nautical Village, and a large new community, Seaton, being built north of the 407.
Because it is the first Durham town east of Toronto, Pickering generally prices a step above Ajax. Detached homes in the established west-end neighbourhoods and the older lakeside pockets sit at the higher end. Condos and townhomes around the Town Centre and the Esplanade are the more accessible entry point into the city, and they draw first-time buyers and downsizers who want to stay close to transit.
Pickering neighbourhoods
Bay Ridges and Frenchman’s Bay. On the lake by the Nautical Village and Pickering GO. A mix of older bungalows, newer infill and townhomes, walkable to the waterfront.
West Shore. The quiet lakeside pocket west of the bay, mostly detached homes on mature lots.
Amberlea, Highbush and Rougemount. Established family neighbourhoods in the west end, near Petticoat Creek and the Rouge, with good schools and larger detached homes.
Liverpool and Village East. The residential areas around the Town Centre, a range of detached, semis and townhomes.
Town Centre and the Esplanade. The condo and apartment core around Pickering City Centre, the library and the rec complex. Walk-everywhere living close to the GO.
Duffin Heights, Brock Ridge and Seaton. The newer detached and townhome areas to the north, with Seaton the large master-planned community above Highway 407.
Buying and selling in Pickering
Buying. Pickering rewards knowing which pocket fits your commute and your budget. The team helps buyers weigh proximity to the GO, the schools, the lake and the newer communities, and read value against recent sales.
Selling. A Town Centre condo, a west-end family home and a new-build in Seaton are three different sales with three different buyers. The team tailors preparation, pricing and marketing to the home and the audience it will attract.
Why work with The Gordon Brothers Team in Pickering
Right next door. The team is based in South Ajax, minutes from Pickering, and works the two towns as one connected market.
Current experience here. The team has an active listing at 1400 The Esplanade N and knows how Town Centre condos and west-end family homes are trading right now.
A full team. Doug and Rich Gordon with Mel Da Silva and Dan Gregoire, operating with Revel Realty Inc., Brokerage.
Pickering real estate questions
Do The Gordon Brothers Team sell real estate in Pickering?
Yes. Pickering sits directly west of Ajax and is part of the team’s core service area. The team has current and recent listings in Pickering, including a condo townhome at 1400 The Esplanade N in the Town Centre, and works across the West Shore, Bay Ridges, Amberlea and Liverpool neighbourhoods.
What are the main neighbourhoods in Pickering?
Bay Ridges and Frenchman’s Bay sit on the lake near the Nautical Village and Pickering GO. West Shore is the older lakeside pocket west of the bay. Amberlea, Highbush and Rougemount are established family areas in the west end. Liverpool and Village East surround the Town Centre. The Town Centre is the condo core around Pickering City Centre and the Esplanade. Duffin Heights, Brock Ridge and Seaton are the newer areas to the north.
How much do homes cost in Pickering?
Pickering generally prices a step above Ajax because it is the Durham Region town closest to Toronto. Detached homes in the established west end and the lakeside pockets are at the higher end, condos and townhomes around the Town Centre and the Esplanade are the more accessible entry point, and new-build homes in Seaton sit in between.
Is Pickering a good place to buy a home?
Pickering suits buyers who want the shortest commute in Durham Region, with Pickering GO, Highway 401 and Highway 407 all close, plus Frenchman’s Bay, the waterfront and Pickering Town Centre. It works for first-time condo buyers around the Town Centre and families in the west end.
How do I get a home valuation in Pickering?
Contact Doug at 905-442-4667 or Rich at 905-409-4566, or use the form on the Sell Your Home page.
Talk to a team that knows Pickering
Buying, selling or weighing a move between Pickering and Ajax, start with a conversation. Doug at 905-442-4667, Rich at 905-409-4566.
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