Georgetown Real Estate, Halton Hills

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

Georgetown has 146 homes on the market. Of the 299 total properties listed in Halton Hills, Georgetown makes up just 48.8%. The average asking price of a property in Georgetown is $1,593,950, with an estimated mortgage of $5,400 per month. That is 1.3 times less of the average asking price of $2,058,282 in Halton Hills. Properties listed in Georgetown are an average of 1160 square feet, with 3 beds and 2.9 baths. Georgetown has 2.1% apartments relative to all the other listings in this neighbourhood.

Georgetown Neighbourhood Guide

Georgetown is one of the largest urban areas in Halton Hills. This is a vibrant neighbourhood with plenty of local cultural events and festivals.

Georgetown homes for sale are situated along streets lined with mature trees and plenty of greenery.

Parks near Georgetown real estate include Cedarvale Park, Dominion Gardens Park, Emmerson Park, Ewing Street Park, and many others.

Homes

Amenities such as schools, shopping, community centres, and entertainment are all at Georgetown residents’ fingertips, which makes this an ideal neighbourhood for families with children.

MLS listings for Georgetown boast a very diverse selection of real estate, including affordable detached and semi-detached homes, townhouses, and condominiums.

History

Beginning in 1781, the British government began to purchase from the Mississauga Nation tracts of land that would eventually become the townships of Esquesing and Nassagaweya.

Charles Kennedy was the surveyor for the northern lands. His brothers, George, Samuel, John, and Morris, all acquired land in this area, and settlements grew up around their sawmills and farms.

Transportation

Guelph Street/Highway 7 is the main arterial road in Georgetown. Other major roads in the neighbourhood include Mountainview Road and Trafalgar Road.

GO Transit bus routes and Via Rail trains are available to and from Georgetown Station (55 Queen Street).

Retail and Schools

Many retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, salons, and other businesses can be found along Guelph Road, particularly near Moutnainview Road.

Schools near Georgetown real estate include George Kennedy Public School (75 Weber Drive), Holy Cross Catholic School (222 Maple Avenue), Harrison Public School (59 Rexway Drive), and Georgetown District High School (70 Guelph Street).

Entertainment

Georgetown hosts several yearly festivals. The Georgetown Fall Fair is one popular event among families, and features events such as demolition derbies and tractor pulls, carnival rides, and plenty of food.

The Georgetown Highland Games are held in June. Participants can compete in traditional Scottish events such as dance competitions, piping, and sports events, and unwind after the competition with some traditional Scottish food.