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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$799,000

1299 Glenanna Road 24, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13606300

ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY

$799,000

1870 Altona Road 13, Pickering

4 Beds 3 Baths Residential Condo & Other MLS® # E13679220

ROYAL LEPAGE ASSOCIATES REALTY

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$799,000

250 Finch Avenue 603, Pickering

3 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13744238

ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY SW REALTY

$795,000

1941 Treetop Way, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13689642

REMAX YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY

$795,000

2478 William Jackson Drive, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13732678

GLOBAL BRICKS EXECUTIVE HOMES REALTY

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$789,990

1222 Elizabeth Mackenzie Drive, Pickering

4 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13744706

RE/MAX PREMIER INC.

$789,000

1100 Begley Street 24, Pickering

3 Beds 2 Baths Residential Condo & Other MLS® # E13629404

Morbeck Group Realty Inc.

$788,888

2540 William Jackson Drive 603, Pickering

3 Beds 5 Baths Residential Condo & Other MLS® # E13572046

PROPERTY XCHANGE REALTY POINT

$788,800

1547 Marshcourt Drive, Pickering

3 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13559346

LPT REALTY

$779,000

1870 Altona Road #38, Pickering

3 Beds 2 Baths Residential Condo & Other MLS® # E13724226

GLOBAL BRICKS REALTY

$778,888

1870 Altona Road #36, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Condo & Other MLS® # E13702422

COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE CENTRE

New

$774,900

2486 William Jackson Drive, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13757720

RE/MAX GOLD REALTY INC.

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