Burlington Homes for Sale
Halton's family-focused lakefront city — Spencer Smith Park, Royal Botanical Gardens, and some of the most accessible waterfront-adjacent pricing in the west GTA.
Burlington sits at the head of Lake Ontario, between Oakville and Hamilton. 180,000 residents, a 14-kilometre waterfront anchored by Spencer Smith Park, the Royal Botanical Gardens on the western edge, and a genuinely-family-focused municipal character that separates it from neighbouring Oakville's luxury density. Three GO stations (Aldershot, Burlington, Appleby) plus direct QEW and 407 access.
Pricing ranges across a wider spectrum than Oakville. Aldershot condos and townhomes start in the $500K–$800K band. Alton Village family detached runs $1.1M–$1.5M. Shoreacres and Roseland deliver south-Burlington luxury at $1.4M–$3M+. Direct-lakefront inventory along the Shoreacres and Longmoor stretches trades $3M–$8M+, with landmark properties occasionally clearing $12M+. Broadly Burlington is Oakville's value-tier neighbour — similar lake access, similar highway geography, meaningfully more accessible pricing.
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Why buyers search Burlington
- Lake Ontario waterfront — 14km shoreline, Spencer Smith Park
- Royal Botanical Gardens — Canada's largest botanical garden on western edge
- Three GO stations (Aldershot, Burlington, Appleby) — Lakeshore West line
- QEW + 407 access within 5 min from most of the city
- Consistently one of the most livable mid-size Canadian cities
Active Burlington listings
712 active MLS listings, $1.5M and up. Updated every 15 minutes.
Which Burlington community fits your brief?
Burlington breaks into roughly four housing markets. The lakefront luxury tier (Shoreacres, Roseland, parts of Aldershot along the bay) trades $1.4M–$4M+ for family-detached, with direct-lakefront reaching $8M+. Central family (Alton Village, Millcroft, Brant, Orchard) sits $1.05M–$1.6M for mainstream detached. The Aldershot-Plains corridor adds condos and townhomes at $500K–$900K plus a small pocket of waterfront luxury. The Uptown / Appleby corridor rounds out with newer mid-rise development.
For families moving out of Toronto with $1.2M–$1.6M budgets, Burlington's Alton Village and Millcroft are some of the best 905-west value plays — meaningfully better than equivalent Oakville pricing. For luxury-waterfront buyers, Shoreacres and Roseland compete directly with Bronte and Mississauga's Lorne Park.
Burlington — frequently asked
What's the average home price in Burlington in 2026?
City-wide detached averages are running in the $1.45M–$1.6M band in spring 2026, with townhomes around $850K and condos in the $600K range. Meaningful variation by community — Shoreacres and Roseland detached average $2M+, Alton Village is closer to $1.3M, Aldershot townhomes start around $650K. See community pages for neighbourhood-specific numbers.
How does Burlington compare to Oakville?
Similar overall geography (Lake Ontario waterfront, QEW + 407 access, strong Halton schools) at meaningfully lower pricing. For comparable family-detached square footage, Burlington typically trades 15–25% below Oakville. Trade-offs: Burlington doesn't have an equivalent to Old Oakville's heritage downtown, school catchments are solid but not top-tier, and the overall "luxury neighbourhood" reputation is a step behind Oakville's. For value-conscious families wanting the lake-access-and-strong-schools Oakville profile, Burlington is consistently the shortlist.
Are Burlington schools good?
Above Halton median, with some strong specific catchments. Nelson High School (central Burlington) and Robert Bateman High School (east) are consistently well-regarded public secondaries. M.M. Robinson HS and Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS round out the English public options. Catholic options through Halton Catholic DSB. Not top-tier like Abbey Park (Oakville) or Unionville (Markham), but firmly above average.
How's the Burlington commute?
Excellent. Three GO stations on the Lakeshore West line — Aldershot (western edge), Burlington (central), Appleby (eastern). Peak service to Union in 45–55 minutes. QEW runs through the city; 403 at the western edge; 407 across the north. Most Burlington locations are within 5 minutes of a highway entrance. Pearson Airport is 35 minutes east via the 407.
Communities in Burlington
North Burlington newer family-suburban.
South Burlington lakefront premium pocket.
Established south Burlington luxury detached.
Western Burlington — bayfront condos, townhomes, some detached luxury.
North-east Burlington — Millcroft Golf Club family pocket.
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