Is Pickering a good place to buy real estate?

Pickering offers excellent value within commuting distance of Toronto. The Pickering City Centre development and ongoing Seaton community build-out represent major long-term investment in the area's growth. With direct GO Train service to Union Station and proximity to Rouge National Urban Park, Pickering attracts buyers seeking quality of life and connectivity at more affordable prices than western GTA communities.

What is the average home price in Pickering?

The average home price in Pickering is approximately $980,000. Prices vary by neighbourhood — established lakefront communities like Bay Ridges and Rosebank command premium prices, while newer development in the Seaton area offers competitive new construction pricing. Townhomes typically range from $750,000 to $900,000 and detached homes from $900,000 to $1.4 million.

How is the commute from Pickering to Toronto?

Pickering GO Station provides direct rail service to Toronto's Union Station in approximately 40 minutes — one of the fastest commutes in Durham Region. By car, Highway 401 connects Pickering directly to Toronto, with typical commute times of 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. The Highway 407 express toll route provides an alternative connection to the western GTA.

What is the Seaton development in Pickering?

Seaton is one of the largest planned communities in Canadian history, adding approximately 70,000 residents across 6,000 acres in Pickering's north end. The community features mixed housing types, parks, schools, and employment lands. Seaton connects to the natural heritage system of Duffins Creek and is designed as a sustainable, transit-oriented community. It represents significant long-term growth for Pickering's housing market.

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Durham Region's gateway city with major urban transformation, Rouge National Urban Park, and direct GO Train access

About the Pickering Real Estate Market

Pickering is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in the GTA. The Pickering City Centre development will bring a new downtown core, cultural hub, and transit terminal to what is already a strategically positioned community east of Toronto. With Pickering GO Station providing a 40-minute commute to Union Station, Rouge National Urban Park on the doorstep, and the Seaton community bringing thousands of new homes, Pickering balances natural beauty with major growth potential.

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1435 Celebration Drive Unit 2111 - home for sale in Pickering, Ontario

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$1,900

1435 Celebration Drive Unit 2111, Pickering

$575,000

1995 Royal Road Unit 115, Pickering

2 bed2 bath1,400 sqft

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504 Lightfoot Place Unit Lower - home for sale in Pickering, Ontario

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$1,650

504 Lightfoot Place Unit Lower, Pickering

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1210 Radom Street Unit 208 - home for sale in Pickering, Ontario

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$439,900

1210 Radom Street Unit 208, Pickering

3 bed1 bath1,000 sqft

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2604 William Jackson Drive Unit 84 - home for sale in Pickering, Ontario

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$499,900

2604 William Jackson Drive Unit 84, Pickering

$612,000

925 Bayly Street Unit 7, Pickering

6 bed3 bath1,200 sqft

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Pickering Real Estate Market Stats

Updated August 2026 · Source: TRREB Market Watch

$935,490

Average Sold Price

33

Avg Days on Market

105

Sales (August)

+2.4%

Year Over Year

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History of Pickering

Discover the key moments that shaped this community into what it is today.

1805

Mississaugas Land Treaty

Indigenous peoples cede land to British Crown

Mississaugas Land Treaty

Indigenous peoples cede land to British Crown

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1805

1873

Port Credit Harbour Opens

Fishing village becomes shipping hub

Port Credit Harbour Opens

Fishing village becomes shipping hub

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1873

1937

Lakeview Power Plant Opens

Industrial era transforms the lakeshore

Lakeview Power Plant Opens

Industrial era transforms the lakeshore

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1937

1974

City of Mississauga Incorporated

Multiple communities unite under one name

City of Mississauga Incorporated

Multiple communities unite under one name

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1974

1999

Square One Expansion

Mall becomes Ontario's largest shopping centre

Square One Expansion

Mall becomes Ontario's largest shopping centre

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1999

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Best Things to Do in Pickering

Rouge National Urban Park
Frenchman's Bay Marina & Beachfront Park
Petticoat Creek Conservation Area
Pickering Town Centre
Waterfront Trail along Lake Ontario

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About the Pickering Real Estate Market

Diverse Property Options

Expert Local Guidance

Market Insights

Browse Pickering Properties by Type

Condos in Pickering

Detached Homes in Pickering

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Townhouses in Pickering

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Pickering Homes Under $500K

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Newest Listings in Pickering

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Bay Ridges

Amberlea

Liverpool

Dunbarton

Rosebank

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Living in Pickering: Lifestyle & Community

Who is Moving to Pickering?

Schools & Education

History of Pickering

Mississaugas Land Treaty

Mississaugas Land Treaty

Port Credit Harbour Opens

Port Credit Harbour Opens

Lakeview Power Plant Opens

Lakeview Power Plant Opens

City of Mississauga Incorporated

City of Mississauga Incorporated

Square One Expansion

Square One Expansion

Recently Sold in Pickering

What Our Clients Say

Best Things to Do in Pickering

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pickering a good place to buy real estate?

What is the average home price in Pickering?

How is the commute from Pickering to Toronto?

What is the Seaton development in Pickering?

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Land Transfer Tax

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