Is Pickering part of the GTA?

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) includes the City of Toronto and the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel and York. Pickering is part of the Durham Region, so it is also part of the GTA. In fact, Pickering is the closest city in the Durham Region to the city of Toronto. It is located just east of Scarborough.

How far is Pickering from Toronto?

It’s an easy drive from Pickering to downtown Toronto along the 401 Express and the Don Valley Parkway South. The trip should take about 35 minutes depending on traffic. GO Transit has a station in Pickering that operates a number of bus routes and a train route from Pickering to various points in Toronto.

What is Pickering known for?

Because of its close proximity to Toronto, Pickering is known as being a vibrant suburb with many of the same quality amenities you can find in Toronto. Residents who own real estate in Pickering love the lake views, parks, wide variety of restaurants, and shopping options. Pickering is also know for its biggest employer, the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, the Pickering Town Centre, and the ghost town of Altona.

Is Pickering a safe place to live?

Pickering has a friendly suburban atmosphere, with many quiet residential streets and a few commercial areas. The city attracts many families and young professionals, many of whom move here to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto. Crime rates in Pickering are very low compared to other large cities in Canada.

What are housing prices like in Pickering?

Although Pickering is directly east of Toronto, the housing prices tend to be more affordable. For the same price that you might get a condo in downtown Toronto, you may be able to find a single-family home or even waterfront property in Pickering.

Is Pickering a good place to invest in real estate?

Experts agree that Pickering is an excellent place to invest in real estate because the housing prices are lower than Toronto and home values have seen a significant increase over the past few years. Many people invest in Pickering properties as starter homes to build equity, long-term family homes, or rental properties.

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$1,179,900

1770 Altona Road, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13732628

ROYAL LEPAGE IGNITE REALTY

$1,175,000

1003 Maury Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13579140

ROYAL LEPAGE IGNITE REALTY

$1,175,000

2345 Southcott Road, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13593694

EXP REALTY

$1,171,990

701 Catalina Manor, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13177396

MINRATE REALTY INC.

$1,149,999

1622 Sandhurst Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13594416

HOMELIFE/CHAMPIONS REALTY INC.

$1,149,000

1110 Timber Court, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13550360

RE/MAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD.

$1,149,000

1530 Somergrove Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13623168

ROYAL LEPAGE FLOWER CITY REALTY

$1,149,000

696 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13637938

HOMELIFE/MIRACLE REALTY LTD

$1,149,000

106 Copley Street, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13724456

ROYAL LEPAGE VISION REALTY

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$1,138,000

1159 Pebblestone Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13755022

RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.

$1,125,000

2688 Sapphire Drive, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13569194

RE/MAX WEST REALTY INC.

$1,100,000

1478 Altona Road, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13542658

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