Burlington REALTOR® | Mathew Toussaint
Mathew Toussaint is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty of Canada working with buyers, sellers and investors in Burlington, Ontario. Burlington sits in Halton Region between Hamilton and Oakville, with Lake Ontario on one side and the Niagara Escarpment on the other. That geography is the single biggest influence on the market here, because it caps how much the city can grow outward.
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Buying a home in Burlington
Burlington is largely built out. The greenbelt and the escarpment limit development to the north, so most new supply comes from intensification rather than new subdivisions: condo and townhouse development downtown, around the GO stations and along the main corridors. That matters to buyers because it means the detached inventory is mostly resale, and the newest detached neighbourhoods are already two decades old.
South of the QEW, the older lakeside neighbourhoods have larger lots and a lot of rebuilt and renovated housing. Downtown around Brant Street and Spencer Smith Park is the walkable core, with condo towers and older low-rise. North of the QEW, Millcroft, Headon Forest, Palmer and Brant Hills are the family suburbs, with Alton Village and the Orchard as the newer growth at the north end.
The trade-off most Burlington buyers face is lake proximity and lot size against newer construction and price. Both sides of the QEW work; they suit different people.
Selling a home in Burlington
Burlington attracts a significant number of buyers from Oakville, Mississauga and Toronto looking for more house for the money while keeping GO access. That means your listing is often being compared against properties in other municipalities, not just against the street.
In the lakeside neighbourhoods, land value can be a large part of the price, and some buyers are looking at the lot rather than the house. Knowing which kind of buyer your property will attract changes how it should be marketed and priced.
Start with a home value estimate, then read through the selling process.
Investing in Burlington real estate
Burlington is more of a stable long-term rental market than a high-yield one. Rental demand comes from professionals commuting to the GTA and Hamilton, and from people who want Halton schools and services without Oakville pricing. Condo units near the GO stations and downtown are the most straightforward rental product.
Because the city is built out, purpose-built rental supply is limited and most investor activity is in condos and the occasional legal secondary suite. If you are looking at a property with an existing basement unit, verify that it is a legal additional residential unit under the City’s rules rather than assuming from the listing.
As anywhere in Ontario, a tenanted purchase means assuming the tenancy as it stands. Management after closing is a property management function, separate from brokerage.
Burlington neighbourhoods
- Downtown Burlington — Brant Street, the waterfront and Spencer Smith Park, a walkable core with condo towers and older low-rise housing.
- Roseland and Shoreacres — south of the QEW near the lake, mature trees, large lots, a lot of rebuilt and renovated homes.
- Aldershot — the west end toward Hamilton, its own GO station, a mix of older homes and newer infill.
- Tyandaga — north-west, on rolling land near the escarpment, established and quiet.
- Millcroft — north of the QEW around the golf course, family housing built largely in the 1990s.
- Headon Forest, Palmer and Brant Hills — established suburban neighbourhoods with a mix of detached and townhouse.
- Alton Village and the Orchard — the newest large neighbourhoods at the north end, popular with families.
Commuting and getting around Burlington
Burlington has three GO stations on the Lakeshore West line, Aldershot, Burlington and Appleby, which is unusual for a city this size and is a major reason people move here. Driving, the QEW runs through the middle of the city, Highway 403 splits off toward Hamilton and Brantford, and Highway 407 crosses the north end.
The practical question for most buyers is which GO station you would actually use, because that decides which side of the city makes sense. It is worth walking the route from a prospective home to the station once before deciding.
How to choose the best REALTOR® in Burlington
There is no official ranking of the best REALTOR® in Burlington. Compare on things that change your outcome:
- Local knowledge — can they explain the practical difference between north and south of the QEW?
- Cross-market view — Burlington buyers are usually also looking at Oakville, Hamilton or Milton, so an agent who works across those markets is useful.
- Market knowledge — can they show the comparables behind their pricing?
- Negotiation — conditions, inspections, competing offers.
- Communication — speed and method.
- Investment experience — relevant for condo and secondary-suite purchases.
- Reviews — what past clients say about the hard parts.
Mathew works across Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and Waterloo Region on buyer, seller and investor files. Read client reviews or start a conversation.
Frequently asked questions about buying and selling in Burlington
Who is a local REALTOR® in Burlington?
Mathew Toussaint is a REALTOR® with eXp Realty of Canada who works in Burlington and across the surrounding area. He can be reached through the contact page.
How many GO stations does Burlington have?
Three on the Lakeshore West line: Aldershot at the west end, Burlington GO in the centre north of the QEW, and Appleby to the east. Which one you would use is a genuine factor in deciding where in the city to buy.
Is Burlington cheaper than Oakville?
Often, but it depends on the property and the neighbourhood. Burlington and Oakville overlap considerably at the upper end, and a lakeside Burlington home can sit well above a north Oakville townhouse. The comparison is only meaningful property by property.
Why is there so little new construction in Burlington?
The city is effectively built out. The Niagara Escarpment and the greenbelt limit growth to the north, so new supply comes mainly from intensification downtown and along transit corridors rather than from new subdivisions.
How do I find homes for sale in Burlington?
You can search Burlington listings on this site and save a search so new listings reach you by email. Mathew can set it up around your area, budget, bedrooms and timing.
Does Mathew work outside Burlington?
Yes. He works across Southern Ontario, including Hamilton, Oakville, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph.
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