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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$2,179,000

500 Picasso Court, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9346763

RE/MAX EXPERTS

$2,169,000

1618 Heathside Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9300819

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

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$1,999,999

143 Sandcherry Court, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9374398

RE/MAX HALLMARK FRASER GROUP REALTY

$1,999,000

1648 Acorn Lane, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9353017

RE/MAX ALL-STARS REALTY INC.

$1,999,000

2396 Southcott Road, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9305657

HOMELIFE ADVANCE REALTY INC.

$1,999,000

2372 Altona Road, Pickering

4 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E8269738

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

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$1,999,000

1294 Commerce Street, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9379840

ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY

$1,999,000

390 Woodgrange Avenue, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E8447290

RE/MAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD.

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$1,998,500

1880 Spruce Hill Road, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9370260

ROYAL LEPAGE CONNECT REALTY

$1,949,000

1240a Bayview Street, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9362539

ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY

$1,899,999

5037 Franklin Street, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9359622

ROYAL LEPAGE YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY

$1,875,000

4830 Old Brock Road, Pickering

3 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E9344212

REALTY ASSOCIATES INC.

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