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.

Pickering Real Estate | Search Pickering Homes For Sale

Search Pickering Real Estate Listings

Sort by:

$2,350,000

1946 Rosebank Road, Pickering

5 Beds 7 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11970813

RIGHT AT HOME REALTY

$2,298,800

1872 Appleview Road, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11929043

RE/MAX METROPOLIS REALTY

$2,288,000

715 Simpson Avenue, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11977797

CENTURY 21 PARKLAND LTD.

Video Tour Virtual Tour

$2,250,000

1682 Heathside Crescent, Pickering

3 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12007891

DAN PLOWMAN TEAM REALTY INC.

$2,249,999

736 Hillview Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E10406882

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

$2,199,000

675 Liverpool Road, Pickering

2 Beds 1 Bath Residential Freehold MLS® # E9373885

RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.

$2,188,800

1309 Commerce Street, Pickering

5 Beds 7 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11981170

RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.

$2,100,000

1207 Halsey Lane, Pickering

3 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11921387

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc

$2,088,000

1778 Central Street, Pickering

0 Beds 0 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11823968

TRADEWORLD REALTY INC

$1,999,000

2465 Sandtrap Court, Pickering

3 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11995502

CITYLITE REALTY INC.

New

$1,999,000

558 Pine Ridge Road, Pickering

3 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12009173

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

New

$1,988,800

2640 Sapphire Drive, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12020390

RIGHT AT HOME REALTY

1 2 3 4 5 23

Start searching for your dream home now.

When it comes to Durham Region real estate, there are homes to suit all lifestyles, from executive estates to condos, townhomes and single-family dwellings.
The Dan Plowman Team can help you find the perfect home for your budget and lifestyle.

Start Search