Acton Real Estate, Halton Hills

Acton neighbourhood in Halton Hills. Popular communities include Rural Halton Hills, Limehouse, Stewarttown, Glen Williams, Georgetown.

Acton has 64 homes on the market. Of the 355 total properties listed in Halton Hills, Acton makes up just 18%. The average asking price of a property in Acton is $1,092,459, with an estimated mortgage of $3,701 per month. That is 1.7 times less of the average asking price of $1,869,400 in Halton Hills. Properties listed in Acton are an average of 644 square feet, with 2.2 beds and 1.8 baths. Acton has 3.1% apartments relative to all the other listings in this neighbourhood.

Acton Neighbourhood Guide

Acton real estate listings feature homes situated along streets with a distinct historical flavour, thanks to the abundance of mature trees and well-maintained heritage properties.

Parks near Acton homes for sale include Bovix Park, Rennie Street Park, Sir Donald Mann Park, Rotary Park, and Prospect Park.

Homes

Acton has every amenity a growing family could need: nearby schools, recreation, shopping, and more.

MLS listings for Acton boast a wide variety of detached homes, ranging from stately century homes to newer residences near the northern end of town.

History

Acton is nicknamed “Leathertown,” thanks to the long history of its tanning industry. The first tannery was established in Acton in 1844. This tannery would be purchased by Beardmore & Co. in 1865, and this company would go on to become Canada’s largest tanner.

Although Acton’s tanning industry is now greatly diminished, echoes can still be found in local companies such as Olde Hide House and Superior Glove Works.

Transportation

Major roads that pass through Acton include Queen Street, Mill Street, Main Street, and Guelph Street. GO Transit bus routes are also available to commuters in this area.

Retail and Schools

A variety of local shops, restaurants, and other businesses can be found in the downtown core along Mill Street and Queen Street.

Schools available to Acton residents include St. Joseph Elementary School (147 Mill Street), McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School (69 Acton Boulevard), Robert Little Public School (41 School Lane), and Acton District High School (21 Cedar Road).

Entertainment

Hockey enthusiasts will love Acton real estate’s proximity to the Acton Arena (415 Queen Street East), which is located near the eastern edge of town. This indoor rink is open for public skating sessions, as well as ice skating and figure skating lessons, ice hockey clinics, and pickup hockey games.