York Region · NorthSide GTA
Aurora real estate & local living
Established neighbourhoods, strong schools, heritage streets, GO access, and one of the most complete lifestyles in the NorthSide GTA.
Your Aurora real estate team
Moving north of Toronto?
We’re your guys.
We’re Matthew Mulhall and Landon Mulhall—the brothers behind Finally Home Agents Team and NorthSide GTA. Buying or selling in Aurora? We’ll help you figure out where you fit, what makes sense, and what comes next.
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Find the right neighbourhood in Aurora.
Compare established neighbourhoods, GO access, and the tradeoffs between older homes and newer builds.
- Neighbourhood suggestions based on your priorities
- A realistic conversation about your price range
- Clear next steps—even if you’re just researching
Know where to start with your Aurora home.
Get a personal starting point for pricing and preparing your home, based on your property and plans.
- Relevant recent sales to discuss
- Preparation priorities before you spend on updates
- A selling timeline that fits your next move
An initial discussion, not an instant valuation or appraisal.
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Aurora is one of the NorthSide GTA's most established communities — a town where heritage architecture, walkable streets, and strong schools coexist with practical GO Train access to the city. Buyers choosing Aurora are typically prioritising school catchments, mature neighbourhoods, and a lifestyle that doesn't require giving up much of what the city offers.
Neighbourhoods & areas in Aurora
Each area within Aurora has its own character, price range, and feel. Talk to Matthew or Landon about which sub-community fits your lifestyle and budget best.
Schools
| School | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary Public Secondary |
8.8/10 | Top 30 in Ontario — Fraser Institute 2024 |
Aurora High School Public Secondary |
7.6/10 | York Region District School Board |
St. Andrew's College Private (Boys, Gr. 5–12) |
— | National profile; boarding available |
St. Anne's School Private (Girls, Gr. 5–12) |
— | Sister school to SAC; opened 2022 |
Holy Spirit Catholic Elem. Catholic Elementary |
7.5/10 | Fraser Institute 2024 |
Hartman Public School Public Elementary |
7.4/10 | Fraser Institute 2024 |
Ratings from Fraser Institute Ontario School Report Cards 2024/2025. School boundaries can change — verify directly with the relevant school board before making a property decision.
Commute from Aurora
Local restaurants & cafés
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NorthSide TasteHub Local Favourites in Aurora
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Is Aurora the right fit?
Families prioritising schools and commute, buyers moving from North Toronto, upsizers from Markham or Richmond Hill.
Premium pricing relative to other NorthSide GTA towns. Older homes may require capital improvements.
A day in Aurora
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Market snapshot · August 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, August 2026. All Home Types. Not an appraisal.
A well-maintained 3-bed detached on a 40-ft lot in Aurora Heights or Bayview Wellington. Likely a 1980s–90s build on a mature tree-lined street, within walking distance of schools. Expect to budget for updates.
Based on active listings Q1–Q2 2026. Properties vary.