NorthSide GTA · Finally Home Agents

Your Toronto home is worth more house up here.

Enter what your current home is worth and compare that budget across seven NorthSide GTA communities — including prices, lifestyle, access and the trade-offs that matter.

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Best valueScugogYour money goes 53% further than the average home there — about $431K left over. Lakefront living is one of the lifestyle draws.

What $1,250,000 buys you

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Scugog

Avg $819,217 · 18 sales · 36 days

Well above the market

Your budget reaches well above the local average, including premium options based on location and condition.

+$431K vs average+53% buying power~40 min to 404/SteelesDRT + GO connection

Why people choose it

Lakefront living · Main Street heritage · Community events

Port Perry heritage, lakefront sunsets and a relaxed pace by the water.

Downtown Port Perry · Lakefront Communities · Rural Scugog & Hamlets

What you give up

Strong space and lifestyle value, but the greatest distance from Toronto and major employment centres.

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Georgina

Avg $819,910 · 57 sales · 60 days

Well above the market

Your budget reaches well above the local average, including premium options based on location and condition.

+$430K vs average+52% buying power~33 min to 404/SteelesGO bus connection

Why people choose it

Lake Simcoe access · Beaches & marinas · Growing family neighbourhoods

Lake life, beaches, and room to roam with easy escapes to the water.

Keswick & Lake Drive · Sutton & Jackson's Point · Pefferlaw & Rural Georgina

What you give up

Major urban amenities and Toronto are farther away, in exchange for lake access, space and value.

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Newmarket

Avg $1,048,321 · 83 sales · 49 days

Comfortably above average

Your budget is above the local average and may open up more size, lot or condition choices.

+$202K vs average+19% buying power~25 min to 404/SteelesGO rail + local transit

Why people choose it

Historic Main Street · GO Train access · Shops & dining

Shops, dining and GO convenience with a vibrant Main Street.

Historic Downtown & Main Street · Stonehaven & Leslie Valley · Glenway & Southwest Newmarket

What you give up

Full-service amenities also bring more traffic and less of an escape-from-the-city feel.

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East Gwillimbury

Avg $1,058,938 · 29 sales · 60 days

Comfortably above average

Your budget is above the local average and may open up more size, lot or condition choices.

+$191K vs average+18% buying power~27 min to 404/SteelesGO rail + local transit

Why people choose it

Newer homes · Schools & parks · Fast 404 access

New builds, schools and quick 404 access from Sharon, Queensville & Holland Landing.

Sharon & Sharon Village · Queensville & Holland Landing · Mount Albert & Rural East Gwillimbury

What you give up

Still filling in. Newest housing stock of the seven, but the amenities are behind the building.

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Aurora

Avg $1,105,004 · 49 sales · 65 days

Comfortably above average

Your budget is above the local average and may open up more size, lot or condition choices.

+$145K vs average+13% buying power~23 min to 404/SteelesGO rail + local transit

Why people choose it

Top schools · Established streets · GO & 404 access

Mature neighbourhoods, schools and quiet streets with fast commuter access.

Aurora Village · Bayview Wellington · Aurora Highlands

What you give up

Its established setting and strong location generally come with a higher entry price.

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Whitchurch-Stouffville

Avg $1,158,512 · 47 sales · 57 days

Right at the market

Your budget is near the town-wide average, with the result based on home type, location and condition.

+$91K vs average+8% buying power~26 min to 404/SteelesGO rail + local transit

Why people choose it

Main Street vibe · Parks & rec · Family-friendly

Family streets, parks and a lively Main Street close to nature.

Downtown & Main Street · Ballantrae & Surrounding Communities · New North Stouffville

What you give up

A sought-after family market, but pricing can narrow the value advantage of moving north.

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Uxbridge

Avg $1,194,026 · 19 sales · 67 days

Right at the market

Your budget is near the town-wide average, with the result based on home type, location and condition.

+$56K vs average+5% buying power~37 min to 404/SteelesGO bus connection

Why people choose it

Trails & nature · Small-town charm · Active community

Trail capital charm, rolling hills and small-town feel with outdoor living.

Uxbridge Town Centre · Coral Creek & Quaker Village · Rural Uxbridge & Hamlets

What you give up

Land and outdoor access come with fewer big-city conveniences and a drive-focused location.

NorthSide GTA house prices at a glance, August 2026

In August 2026, average home prices across the seven NorthSide GTA towns ranged from $819,217 in Scugog to $1,194,026 in Uxbridge — a spread of $374,809. Scugog was the most affordable. Source: TRREB Market Watch, August 2026.

Price is only one part of the move. Aurora and Newmarket offer established, full-service centres; East Gwillimbury and Stouffville balance growing neighbourhoods with regional access; and Georgina, Uxbridge and Scugog trade a longer trip to Toronto for lake, trail, small-town or rural living. Highway 404 is a key route for York Region communities, while Highways 48, 7/7A, 12 and 407 help connect the eastern towns. GO rail, GO Bus, YRT and Durham Region Transit options vary by community.

Average sale price by NorthSide GTA town, August 2026
TownAvg priceSalesDays on marketYear over yearDrive to 404/SteelesTransit access
Scugog
$819,2171836-8.5%~40 minDRT + GO connection
Georgina
$819,9105760-4.4%~33 minGO bus connection
Newmarket
$1,048,3218349+5.3%~25 minGO rail + local transit
East Gwillimbury
$1,058,9382960-13.1%~27 minGO rail + local transit
Aurora
$1,105,0044965-18.7%~23 minGO rail + local transit
Whitchurch-Stouffville
$1,158,5124757-5.3%~26 minGO rail + local transit
Uxbridge
$1,194,0261967-0.7%~37 minGO bus connection

How much more house can I get north of Toronto?

In August 2026, average sale prices across the seven NorthSide GTA towns ranged from $819,217 in Scugog to $1,194,026 in Uxbridge. Source: TRREB Market Watch, August 2026.

Which NorthSide GTA towns are easiest for commuting?

Aurora, Newmarket and East Gwillimbury combine Highway 404 access with Barrie Line GO rail. Stouffville has its own GO line and road access toward Markham, the 404 and 407. The right choice depends on whether your destination and schedule favour driving or transit; all drive estimates here are off-peak to Highway 404 and Steeles.

Which towns are best if I want more land or a larger lot?

Uxbridge, Scugog and Georgina generally offer the strongest mix of rural, estate and larger-lot possibilities. Availability and price vary significantly by neighbourhood, servicing, waterfront location and property condition.

Which towns north of Toronto have GO train service?

East Gwillimbury, Newmarket, Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville have local GO rail service. Georgina and Uxbridge have GO Bus connections toward rail, while Scugog has Durham Region Transit connections toward Whitby or Oshawa GO. Check current schedules for a specific trip.

Which towns feel more urban, and which feel more rural?

Newmarket and Aurora offer the most complete urban-style amenities and established neighbourhoods. East Gwillimbury and Stouffville mix newer subdivisions with rural edges. Georgina, Uxbridge and Scugog lean further toward lake, trail, small-town and countryside lifestyles.

Which NorthSide GTA town is the most affordable?

Scugog, at an average sale price of $819,217 in August 2026.

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Everything above uses town-wide averages. Send us your address and we'll rerun it against your own neighbourhood's sales, with a written opinion of value on your home within 24 hours.

Figures are average sale prices across all home types from TRREB Market Watch, August 2026 and describe the market generally. They are not an appraisal, not an opinion of value for any particular property, and not a prediction of what any home will sell for. Commute times are off-peak driving estimates to Highway 404 and Steeles Avenue.