Durham Region
Ajax Real Estate
Lakefront parks and easy commuting.
Town · Durham Region
About Ajax
Ajax has one of the longest stretches of public waterfront in the GTA, family neighbourhoods and quick GO train rides into Toronto.
Ajax is named after the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Ajax, a name suggested by a worker at the town's Second World War munitions plant.
Homes: Detached and semi-detached homes and townhomes.
Known for
- Ajax waterfront parks and trail
- Ajax Downs
- Family-friendly subdivisions
Market this month
Ajax real estate market
Ajax · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $828,835
- Median price
- $750,000
- Homes sold
- 77
- Benchmark price
- $846,900
- -4.1% vs last year
- Days on market
- 25
- Sale-to-list price
- 99%
- Active listings
- 312
- Months of inventory
- 3.0
- Seller's market
- Detached$919,50451 sold
- Semi$738,7504 sold
- Townhouse$731,63611 sold
- Condo apt$444,5836 sold
5 areas
Ajax neighbourhoods
South Ajax
Lakeside area south of Highway 401, close to the waterfront trail and Rotary Park.
Pickering Village
Ajax's historic core at Old Kingston Road and Church Street, with 1800s buildings and shops.
Central East
Established central Ajax area of family homes, close to Highway 401 and Harwood Avenue.
Northwest Ajax
Family subdivisions north of Highway 401 on the west side of town.
Nottingham
North Ajax estate-style area of large detached homes, mostly built in the mid-2000s.
Daily life
Living in Ajax
Schools
- Durham District School Board
- Durham Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate, Pickering High School (located in Ajax), Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School.
Parks and outdoors
- William Parish Waterfront Trail Pedestrian-only lakeside trail built in 1995.
- Rotary Park Waterfront park at Duffins Creek with washrooms and a trail staging area.
- Veterans Point Gardens Lakeside gardens dedicated to HMS Ajax, with history panels.
- Carruthers Marsh East-end marsh with a waterfront trail pavilion and concession.
Shopping and dining
- Durham Centre Large retail centre at Harwood Avenue and Kingston Road.
- Pickering Village Older main street shops and restaurants on Old Kingston Road.
- Ajax Downs Horse racing track and casino on Alexander's Crossing.
Healthcare
- Lakeridge Health Ajax and Pickering
Commuting
Getting around Ajax
To downtown Toronto: about 40 km by road; about 50 min by GO train to Union Station.
- GO TrainLakeshore East from Ajax GO: about 50 min to Union (fall 2026 schedule)
- DRTPulse 915 runs from Ajax GO along Taunton Road to north Oshawa
- HighwayHighway 401 runs east-west through the middle of town
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in Ajax
Why people move here
- GO train station with service to Union Station
- Continuous public waterfront trail along Lake Ontario
- Full hospital in town
Things to consider
- Highway 401 splits the town in two
- Only one GO train station for the whole town
A good fit for: Families · First-time buyers · Toronto commuters
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FAQ
Ajax real estate questions
What is the average home price in Ajax?
In September 2026, the average sale price in Ajax was $828,835 and the median was $750,000, based on 77 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is Ajax a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 3.0 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a seller's market. Homes sold for about 99% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in Ajax?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 25 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is Ajax from downtown Toronto?
about 40 km by road; about 50 min by GO train to Union Station.
Which school boards serve Ajax?
Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in Ajax?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include South Ajax, Pickering Village, Central East, Northwest Ajax, Nottingham. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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