A Guide to Homes in East Gwillimbury

If you're researching where to move in the GTA, or comparing homes for sale in East Gwillimbury, this is where to start. See why East Gwillimbury is the fastest-growing municipality in Canada.

Orientation

Get to Know the Four Pillars of East Gwillimbury

What towns make up East Gwillimbury?

East Gwillimbury's main communities are Holland Landing, Sharon, Queensville and Mount Albert, each with its own unique qualities. Which community fits you best depends on your priorities and lifestyle. Overall, East Gwillimbury suits Buyers who want more house for their money, more space, and more community - without losing access to Toronto.

Which East Gwillimbury community is right for you?

People considering EG usually have two questions:

  1. Is East Gwillimbury a good place to live?
  2. Is it a good place to invest in real estate?

This was the fastest-growing municipality in Canada during the last census, and that growth is projected to continue (the Official Plan says nearly four times the current population by 2051). That makes living in East Gwillimbury a different proposition depending on where you land. If you're considering EG, understand that it isn't one place. Each community appeals to different Buyers depending on their lifestyle, priorities, and commute. This guide breaks down each one honestly.

What's the East Gwillimbury real estate market like?

Homes for sale in East Gwillimbury sit in a market shaped most by:

  1. population growth
  2. improved access

The Bradford Bypass (Highway 425) is adding a Highway 400–404 link through the north end, and new schools and amenities are being built. The Town's updated Official Plan sees East Gwillimbury growing past 127,600 residents by 2051 and is directing most of that new density into a handful of designated centres along the Yonge Street and Highway 404 corridors and the Green Lane transit spine.

East Gwillimbury FAQ

How far is East Gwillimbury from Toronto and the GO?
East Gwillimbury commutes to the GTA primarily via the East Gwillimbury GO station on the Barrie line and Highway 404, with the Bradford Bypass set to add an east–west freeway link to Highway 400. The GO train takes 60 minutes to get from East Gwillimbury to Union Station. Depending on the time of day, the same trip can be done by car in under 45 minutes.
Are home prices in East Gwillimbury going up?
House prices are being shaped by the ongoing growth and improving highway/transit access.
Where is East Gwillimbury planning to grow?
Designated centres along the Yonge Street and Highway 404 corridors as well as the Green Lane transit corridor will see the most height and density. Queensville carries the largest of these centres, Sharon and the Green Lane corridor near the GO station get mid-rise transit-oriented housing, Holland Landing has smaller mixed-use centres, and Mount Albert is kept outside the intensification structure on purpose. I broke down all five locations and what they mean for Buyers in my guide to the East Gwillimbury Official Plan.

The communities of East Gwillimbury

Each has its own market, commute and character. Start with the one you're weighing.

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