Brooklin Real Estate, Whitby

Brooklin neighbourhood in Whitby. Popular communities include Taunton North, Rolling Acres, Williamsburg, Rural Whitby, Pringle Creek.

Brooklin has 46 homes on the market. Of the 502 total properties listed in Whitby, Brooklin makes up just 9.2%. The average asking price of a property in Brooklin is $1,459,814, with an estimated mortgage of $4,945 per month. That is 1 times less of the average asking price of $1,461,837 in Whitby. Properties listed in Brooklin are an average of 1245 square feet, with 2.8 beds and 2.8 baths. Brooklin has 0% apartments relative to all the other listings in this neighbourhood.

Brooklin Neighbourhood Guide

Tucked into the rural northern part of Whitby, Brooklin is a peaceful, family-friendly neighbourhood that offers residents easy access all amenities.

MLS listings for Whitby feature attractive homes with plenty of curb appeal situated in a community full of trees and greenery. This neighbourhood is surrounded by farmland and undeveloped land, as well as golf courses. Parks located near Brooklin homes for sale include Carson Park and Kinross Park.

Homes

For families looking for a safe, tucked-away neighbourhood that does not sacrifice accessibility, Brooklin real estate is an excellent choice. Schools, shopping, and recreation are just a short drive away for Brooklin families.

Brooklin real estate agents’ listings feature many detached, spacious homes. Most of these are newer, but there are some older homes along main roads.

History

The area around Brooklin saw its first settlers in the 1820s, and the town of Brooklin grew up in the 1840s. Although originally called Winchester, the town’s name was changed in 1847 in order to avoid confusion with another Ontario town.

Transportation

Arterial routes through Brooklin include Baldwin Street, Winchester Road, and Thickson Road.

Retail and Schools

Businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants, professional offices, and retailers can be found in plazas along major roads such as Baldwin Street. Other shopping centres can be found just a few minutes south of Brooklin, in Whitby’s more urban areas.

Schools available to Brooklin residents include Brooklin Village Public School (25 Selkirk Drive), Blair Ridge Public School (100 Blackfriar Avenue), and Winchester Public School (70 Watford Street), as well as a number of Catholic schools.

Entertainment

The scenic Winchester Golf Club is just a stone’s throw from Brooklin homes for sale. This 5,800-yard course is ideal for small groups and tournaments, and also offers gourmet dining and facilities for special events such as weddings.

Brooklin is also the site of several popular yearly festivals, such as the Brooklin Spring Fair and the Brooklin Harvest Festival.