Pickering Real Estate & Houses for Sale

The character of Pickering is exemplified by its relaxed environment. Pickering is especially quiet overall, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. Parks are spread out sporadically, which makes it very difficult to reach them. Still, there are over 150 green spaces close by for residents to visit, like Greenwood Conservation Area and David Farr Park.

Transportation

Pickering is very car friendly. It is easy to park, and most real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, such as Highway 401. In contrast, getting around by public transit is challenging in Pickering. Nevertheless, commuters can depend on the Pickering and Ajax with access to the Lakeshore East. House owners benefit from approximately 30 bus lines, and bus stops are typically around the corner. Even though certain pleasant pockets for bicycling exist, travelling by bicycle is occasionally difficult in Pickering since there are few bike lanes, and the terrain is not particularly flat. It is also sometimes difficult for people travelling on foot to get around in this part of the Greater Toronto Area metropolitan area because few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.

Housing

In Pickering, the majority of dwellings are single detached homes, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings. This city is primarily composed of three bedroom and four or more bedroom homes. Roughly 85% of the dwellings in the city are occupied by homeowners and 15% are rented. This city did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new buildings in Pickering was spread throughout multiple decades in recent history.

Services

It is convenient to reach the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Pickering. In addition, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and a limited selection of cafes can be found as well. Regarding education, daycares and primary schools are straightforward to get to as a pedestrian from anywhere in Pickering. In contrast, it can be difficult to reach high schools on foot.