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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$1,749,000

1864 Kingston Road, Pickering

3 Beds 2 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12482173

HOMELIFE/MIRACLE REALTY LTD

$1,698,000

2858 Foxden Square, Pickering

5 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12668236

RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.

$1,695,000

1682 Heathside Crescent, Pickering

3 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12750866

RE/MAX HALLMARK FIRST GROUP REALTY LTD.

$1,689,900

508 Cliffview Road, Pickering

3 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12479240

NEW ERA REAL ESTATE

$1,650,000

5057 Old Brock Road, Pickering

4 Beds 2 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12599636

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS INC.

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$1,649,900

398 Frontier Court, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12782482

ROYAL LEPAGE SIGNATURE REALTY

$1,600,000

1867 Spruce Hill Road, Pickering

4 Beds 2 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E8429858

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

$1,580,000

1206 Halsey Lane, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12679750

RE/MAX REALTRON REALTY INC.

$1,569,999

1159 Dragonfly Avenue, Pickering

4 Beds 6 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12662894

RE/MAX COMMUNITY REALTY INC.

$1,555,000

2634 Sapphire Drive, Pickering

4 Beds 6 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12608508

HOMELIFE/FUTURE REALTY INC.

$1,499,000

1778 Central Street, Pickering

7 Beds 8 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12430550

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTRE INC.

$1,459,000

5048 William Street, Pickering

4 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12718290

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

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