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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$2,499,000

1879 Appleview Road, Pickering

5 Beds 6 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13449914

Royal LePage Our Neighbourhood Realty

$2,399,000

700 Hillcrest Road, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13682038

RE/MAX REALTY ENTERPRISES INC.

$2,395,000

4780 Westney Road, Pickering

5 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13230918

The Nook Realty Inc.

$2,395,000

752 Hillview Crescent, Pickering

5 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13497058

RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.

$2,379,000

901 Wingarden Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 6 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13531810

RE/MAX HALLMARK REALTY LTD.

$2,300,000

711 Hillview Crescent, Pickering

5 Beds 6 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13647744

KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY

$2,250,000

1436 Highbush Trail, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13214954

REMAX CONNECT REALTY

$2,250,000

1434 Rougemount Drive, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13488010

RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.

$2,250,000

369 Toynevale Road, Pickering

5 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13544326

HOMELIFE/MIRACLE REALTY LTD

$2,250,000

830 Fairview Avenue, Pickering

3 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13672572

RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.

$2,180,000

1488 Rosebank Road, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13707836

HARVEST REALTY LTD.

$2,098,000

809 Fairview Avenue, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E13691804

RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.

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