Pickering, Ontario
Pickering real estate with Laura McBride
Pickering sits directly west of Ajax, the Durham Region town closest to Toronto. Laura works Ajax and Pickering as one connected market. This is a plain guide to how the Pickering market works.
The Pickering market at a glance
Pickering is a lakeside city of roughly 100,000 people on the western edge of Durham Region, about 30 minutes from downtown Toronto by GO Train. It has Pickering GO on the Lakeshore East line, direct access to Highways 401 and 407, Pickering Town Centre, Frenchman’s Bay and the Nautical Village, and a large new community, Seaton, being built north of the 407.
Because it is the first Durham town east of Toronto, Pickering generally prices a step above Ajax. Detached homes in the established west-end neighbourhoods and the older lakeside pockets sit at the higher end. Condos and townhomes around the Town Centre and the Esplanade are the more accessible entry point and draw first-time buyers and downsizers who want to stay close to transit.
Pickering neighbourhoods
Bay Ridges and Frenchman’s Bay. On the lake by the Nautical Village and Pickering GO. Older bungalows, newer infill and townhomes, walkable to the waterfront.
West Shore. The quiet lakeside pocket west of the bay, mostly detached homes on mature lots.
Amberlea, Highbush and Rougemount. Established family neighbourhoods in the west end near Petticoat Creek and the Rouge, with good schools and larger detached homes.
Liverpool and Village East. The residential areas around the Town Centre, a range of detached, semis and townhomes.
Town Centre and the Esplanade. The condo and apartment core around Pickering City Centre, the library and the rec complex. Walk-everywhere living close to the GO.
Duffin Heights, Brock Ridge and Seaton. The newer detached and townhome areas to the north, with Seaton the large master-planned community above Highway 407.
Buying and selling in Pickering
Buying. Pickering rewards knowing which pocket fits your commute and your budget. Laura helps buyers weigh proximity to the GO, the schools, the lake and the newer communities, and read value against recent sales.
Selling. A Town Centre condo, a west-end family home and a new-build in Seaton are three different sales with three different buyers. Laura tailors preparation, pricing and marketing to the home and the audience it will attract, with staging built into every listing package.
Frequently asked questions
Pickering real estate questions
Does Laura McBride sell real estate in Pickering?
Yes. Pickering sits directly west of Ajax, where Laura is ranked the number one REALTOR® on RateMyAgent, and she works the two as one connected market. She sells across the West Shore, Bay Ridges, Amberlea, Liverpool and the Town Centre. She is also the founder of Junior Green Thumbs, donating a classroom garden for every home she sells.
What are the main neighbourhoods in Pickering?
Bay Ridges and Frenchman’s Bay sit on the lake near the Nautical Village and Pickering GO. West Shore is the older lakeside pocket west of the bay. Amberlea, Highbush and Rougemount are established family areas in the west end. Liverpool and Village East surround the Town Centre. The Town Centre is the condo core around Pickering City Centre and the Esplanade. Duffin Heights, Brock Ridge and Seaton are the newer areas to the north.
How much do homes cost in Pickering?
Pickering generally prices a step above Ajax because it is the Durham Region town closest to Toronto. Detached homes in the established west end and the lakeside pockets are at the higher end, condos and townhomes around the Town Centre and the Esplanade are the more accessible entry point, and new-build homes in Seaton sit in between.
How do I get a home valuation in Pickering?
Contact Laura by phone or text at (416) 579-0931, email laura@lauramcbride.ca, or book a friendly chat.
Thinking about a move in Pickering?
Start with a conversation. Laura McBride, REALTOR®, Revel Realty Inc., Brokerage.
Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers already under contract with a brokerage.