Aerial view of Whitby Harbour and the Port Whitby marina on the Lake Ontario waterfront in Whitby, Ontario

Durham Region

Whitby: Homes For Sale & Real Estate Services

Whitby is Durham's anchor town — a working waterfront, top-rated schools and a downtown that still has its small-town character. Move-up families and first-time buyers both find serious value here without giving up the GO Train commute.

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Introduction to Whitby Real Estate

Whitby is Durham Region's anchor town — a community that runs from a working Lake Ontario harbour in the south to the village charm of Brooklin in the north, with one of the strongest school systems in the eastern GTA in between. Two GO stations and quick 401, 407 and 412 access have made it a first choice for commuting families, while the historic downtown keeps the town's character firmly intact.

What makes Whitby home

Waterfront

Whitby Harbour, Heydenshore Park and the Waterfront Trail anchor the south end.

Schools

Strong public, Catholic and French-immersion options across every neighbourhood.

Market

Detached homes, townhouses and Brooklin new-builds at price points across the spectrum.

Homes & searches

Residential Appeal and Property Types

Whitby's housing stock is broad and family-oriented: established detached neighbourhoods with mature trees, deep townhouse and semi-detached supply for first-time buyers, executive homes in newer enclaves, and heritage properties around the downtown core. The Brooklin corridor adds some of the region's most active new construction, while the lakefront brings condos and homes steps from the marina and waterfront trail. Few GTA towns cover as many price bands as completely.

Living here

Community and Lifestyle

Whitby's lifestyle stretches from the water up: Whitby Harbour and Heydenshore Park anchor the south end with a marina, beaches and the Waterfront Trail, while Cullen Central Park, Lynde Shores Conservation Area and the trail network fill in the middle. The historic downtown delivers restaurants, shops and the Station Gallery; recreation runs deep with the Abilities Centre, Iroquois Park Sports Centre and arenas that have produced generations of hockey talent. Add consistently top-rated schools and it's easy to see why families settle here for good.

Local history

History of Whitby

Discover the key moments that shaped this community into what it is today.

The numbers

Market Trends and Affordability

Whitby trades at a meaningful discount to comparable York Region towns while offering similar schools and commute times, which keeps demand consistently firm. Detached homes remain the market's centre of gravity, with well-priced family homes in school catchments moving quickly in every cycle. Townhouses and semis provide the entry point, and Brooklin's new-build phases continue to set the pace for the town's upper-mid segment. Preparation and pricing strategy matter here — the buyer pool is deep.

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Active listings

$938,900

Median list price

$809,500

Median sold price (2705 recent)

Live

MLS®

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Latest (July 2026): $894,257 ▼ 7.0% since May 2025

Source: TRREB Market Watch, Whitby (Toronto E06 + E08). Tap or hover the chart to explore each month.

Looking ahead

Investment Potential

Whitby's fundamentals point up: GO expansion and the 407/412 links have permanently improved connectivity, the population continues to grow ahead of the regional average, and land north of Brooklin is among the last major development frontiers in the central GTA. Rental demand from commuting professionals and students keeps income properties performing, while the town's price gap versus York Region gives end-users and investors alike room for long-term appreciation.

Included below are homes for sale and real estate in Whitby.

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