Whitby Real Estate

Currently the city of Whitby has 618 listings for sale & rent on the market. The average listing price for all property types for sale in Whitby is $1,252,005. Home.ca provides the most up to date MLS® Listing data for Whitby updated every 15 minutes.

Whitby City Guide

Whitby is a town in Durham Region, located in Southern Ontario just east of Ajax. Sitting on the north shore of Lake Ontario, this town is home to the headquarters of Durham Region. It is roughly a 30 minute drive to the City of Toronto’s borough known as Scarborough.

Although the southern portion of Whitby is mostly urban, and an economic core, the northern part of the city is more rural and consists of the communities of Ashburn, Brooklin, Myrtle and Myrtle Station.

Those interested in purchasing real estate for sale in Whitby should known that there are roughly 92,000 people living in the town. A lot of the local residents work for companies like BMW Canada Inc., Sony of Canada, Lear Corporation, Enbridge, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada, and Woodbridge Foam, which are all based in Whitby.

This neighbourhood has customarily been a working class area, yet many executive families from Toronto are discovering the abundance of positive attributes that this town has to offer. For example, homebuyers are attracted to the well designed and affordable new housing subdivisions, its’ easy access to the City of Toronto, its’ beautiful waterfront as well as its’ highly regarded schools, a revived downtown shopping district, and lastly, its’ outstanding recreational amenities.

Homes

Homes for sale in Whitby’s north-end are situated in one of the GTA’s most rapidly developing areas. A majority of the building activity here is focused in the historic Village of Brooklin situated at Thickson and Winchester Roads. The new housing developers in this part of Whitby have worked intimately with town planners to construct beautiful homes and new neighbourhoods which are well conceived and designed.

Quite a few of the subdivisions in Brooklin have an “early Ontario” theme with houses showcasing Victorian style influences such as gabled roofs and inviting front porches. The streetscapes are emphasized in this neighbourhood that boasts old fashioned street lamps, tasteful landscaping, and public spaces.

Along the shores of Lake Ontario at the Whitby waterfront exists the Port Whitby Village. This nautical themed area includes brightly coloured facades, balconies and plenty of windows. Downtown Whitby consists of heritage homes that range in all sizes and shapes as well as smaller bungalows and detached homes.

History

Whitby got its name after the seaport town of Whitby, in Yorkshire, England, though the moniker is Danish in its derivation. It dates back to 867 A.D., when the Danes occupied Britain. The Town of Whitby rose to reputation as a result of its excellent natural harbour, which was the second busiest on Lake Ontario, following Toronto.

A majority of the activity in the harbour was due to the grain trade that some time ago thrived in this town. Currently, the Whitby harbour is better known for its’ recreational use. The refreshed Whitby harbour supports a busy marina, as well as a yacht club, and boat launching facilities.

Transportation

MLS listings might note that getting around town is a breeze as Whitby Transit’s downtown station is situated at the junction of Brock Street South and Colborne Street. There are six local bus routes which operate out of this station.

Whitby Transit offers connecting routes to the Whitby Go Train and Bus Station (1350 Brock Street South), south of Highway 401. The Go Train commute from Whitby Station to downtown Toronto’s Union Station takes roughly 40 minutes.

Both the Whitby Station and the Whitby-Dundas & Brock Go Station (115 Dundas Street West) offer bus service to many Toronto Transit subway stations in Scarborough, midtown and uptown Toronto. These bus rides take about 45 minutes to an hour. For motorist’s, the trip to Scarborough takes approximately 30 minutes.

Retail and Schools

Whitby real estate agents can inform potential buyers of the amenities afforded to living in this area. For example, the downtown shopping and business centre that is steeped in history features more than 400 shops and services.

Pearson Lanes is an elegantly planned shopping destination that consists of a group of heritage homes merged together by a long veranda. The retail selection here is composed of a number of high-end beauty, and fashion stores, as well as a gift shop, a midwifery service, a masseuse, a naturopath clinic, and a popular cafe and tea room.

Furthermore, the Whitby Farmers Market is held downtown every Saturday morning from late May, to late October. There is plenty of free parking, and the Whitby Transit bus conveniently stops across the street. This market features fresh local fruits and vegetables, plants, preserves as well as baked goods and maple syrup.

Entertainment

Prices of homes for sale in Whitby vary since this neighbourhood has one of the finest natural harbours on Lake Ontario. The Port Whitby Marina (301 Watson Street) is the beginning pad for sailing, boating and fishing on Lake Ontario. Whitby ‘s 5.7 kilometre waterfront trail is very popular and often used by walkers, joggers and cyclists as well as inline skaters. The Iroquois Park Sports Centre which is just adjacent to the marina is one of the largest sports centres in all of Canada. Conferences, sporting events, tournaments, and trade shows are all held at this centre.

Additionally, Whitby has two outstanding conservation areas. The Lynde Shores Conservation Area which is well known for its birding and wildlife viewing. And, the Heber Down Conservation Area with its’ 633 acres of forest and valley lands that is popular with hikers, and canoeists.