Downtown Whitby Real Estate, Whitby

Downtown Whitby neighbourhood in Whitby. Popular communities include Pringle Creek, Rural Whitby, Lynde Creek, Whitby Industrial, Port Whitby.

Downtown Whitby has 70 homes on the market. Of the 502 total properties listed in Whitby, Downtown Whitby makes up just 13.9%. The average asking price of a property in Downtown Whitby is $1,315,869, with an estimated mortgage of $4,458 per month. That is 1.1 times less of the average asking price of $1,461,837 in Whitby. Properties listed in Downtown Whitby are an average of 695 square feet, with 2.5 beds and 2.3 baths. Downtown Whitby has 4.3% apartments relative to all the other listings in this neighbourhood.

Downtown Whitby Neighbourhood Guide

The urban centre of the Town of Whitby, Downtown Whitby is a mature neighbourhood with much to offer families with children.

Downtown Whitby real estate listings feature homes situated in a charming neighbourhood full of stately old trees and sizeable yards. There are plenty of parks in the community, including Coronation Park, Lupin Park, and Peel Park.

Homes

For families who want to be in the heart of everything, Downtown Whitby is the place to be. From shopping to special events, there is always something fun to do on weekends. There are several nearby schools, and the area is also very convenient for commuters.

MLS listings for Downtown Whitby primarily feature older detached homes, although there are some newer properties as well. Commercial real estate in the downtown area is also available.

History

Whitby’s historic downtown business centre, known as the “Four Corners”, was established in the 1830s by Peter Perry, the town’s founder. Early Whitby’s economy primarily revolved around its Lake Ontario harbour, which served as a shipping hub.

Transportation

Dundas Street and Brock Street are the main arterial routes through Downtown Whitby. Highway 401 forms the southern border of the neighbourhood. Other major roads in the area include Consumers Drive, Cochran Street, and Garden Streets.

Retail and Schools

Shoppers will enjoy the wide variety of local boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and other businesses in the Four Corners area, which is centred around Dundas Street.

Schools located near Downtown Whitby real estate include Earl A. Fairman Public School (620 Walnut Street), Julie Payette Public School (300 Garden Street), and Henry Street High School (600 Henry Street, as well as Catholic and French Immersion schools.

Entertainment

There are many fun events to attend year-round in Downtown Whitby, including Music in the Park events, Culture in the Square, holiday festivals, and more.