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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$1,880,000

3141 Blazing Star Avenue, Pickering

5 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12027585

CENTURY 21 LEADING EDGE REALTY INC.

$1,849,900

1648 Acorn Lane, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11990604

RE/MAX ALL-STARS REALTY INC.

$1,799,997

1039 Kingpeak Crescent, Pickering

5 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12037258

HOMELIFE/MIRACLE REALTY LTD

$1,799,000

921 Duncannon Drive, Pickering

5 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12083368

RE/MAX ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD.

$1,789,000

5057 Old Brock Road, Pickering

4 Beds 2 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12049017

RE/MAX PROFESSIONALS INC.

$1,750,000

716 Front Road, Pickering

4 Beds 4 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12035372

ROYAL LEPAGE TERREQUITY REALTY

$1,738,900

1432 Sandhurst Crescent, Pickering

5 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12039475

HOMELIFE LANDMARK REALTY INC.

$1,730,000

1881 Pine Grove Avenue, Pickering

4 Beds 5 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12079602

ROYAL STAR REALTY INC.

$1,700,000

544 Gillmoss Road, Pickering

3 Beds 2 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11936783

HOMELIFE/MIRACLE REALTY LTD

$1,699,000

4890 Lake Ridge Road N, Pickering

4 Beds 2 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12069756

ROYAL LEPAGE YOUR COMMUNITY REALTY

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$1,699,000

1579 Heathside Crescent, Pickering

4 Beds 6 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E12098868

RE/MAX ACE REALTY INC.

$1,698,800

1421 Swallowtail Lane, Pickering

4 Beds 3 Baths Residential Freehold MLS® # E11912200

HOMELIFE/FUTURE REALTY INC.

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