Whitby, ON Real Estate - Houses For Sale in Whitby, Ontario
Homes for sale in this town typically see 80% of the population as homeowners, with the remainder renting their properties. The predominant housing types here are single detached homes and townhouses. Notably, around 30% of the town's dwellings were built post-2000, making the buildings relatively new, while the rest were mainly constructed pre-1960 and during the 1960s. Most homes in this section of the Greater Oshawa metropolitan area feature three bedrooms or more. The average price on MLS® stands at approximately $1,157,441. Read more about Whitby real estate
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About Living in Whitby, Ontario
Transportation
Whitby is very car friendly. It is straightforward to come across a place to park. On the other hand, Whitby is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, commuters benefit from the Whitby Station with access to the Lakeshore East Line. The town is linked by approximately 10 bus lines, and most properties are near a bus stop. Walking is not very practical for house buyers in Whitby since running daily errands is occasionally difficult on foot.
Services
Daycares and primary schools are easy to get to on foot from any location in Whitby. However, high schools are not particularly abundant and accordingly tend to require an extended walk to get to. Concerning food, a fraction of home buyers in Whitby may be able to reach one of approximately 40 supermarkets on foot, while others will need a vehicle. Residents benefit from over 200 restaurants and cafes as well.
Character
Whitby is good for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - however noise can be bothersome close to one of the railway lines or Highway 401.
