York Region
East Gwillimbury Real Estate
New communities with a rural feel.
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About East Gwillimbury
East Gwillimbury is a growing town north of Newmarket, with new subdivisions in Queensville and Holland Landing alongside farms and the historic Sharon Temple.
The Sharon Temple was built between 1825 and 1831 by the Children of Peace, a Quaker sect led by David Willson.
Homes: New detached homes and townhomes, plus rural properties.
Known for
- New subdivisions
- The Sharon Temple
- Trails and open countryside
Market this month
East Gwillimbury real estate market
East Gwillimbury · September 2026
Source: TRREB Market Watch, released October 6, 2026
- Average price
- $1,090,748
- Median price
- $980,000
- Homes sold
- 33
- Benchmark price
- $1,097,500
- -9.5% vs last year
- Days on market
- 38
- Sale-to-list price
- 98%
- Active listings
- 222
- Months of inventory
- 5.4
- Balanced market
- Detached$1,182,26825 sold
- Semi$915,0001 sold
- Townhouse$833,0006 sold
- Condo apt$525,0001 sold
4 areas
East Gwillimbury neighbourhoods
Holland Landing
Community at the original north end of Yonge Street, with a War of 1812 anchor in Anchor Park.
Queensville
Growing village with new subdivisions and the Health and Active Living Plaza; renamed for Queen Victoria in 1843.
Sharon
Former village with subdivisions built since the 1980s, home to the historic Sharon Temple museum.
Mount Albert
Eastern village of about 4,900 people, surrounded by farmland, with Vivian Creek running through it.
Daily life
Living in East Gwillimbury
Schools
- York Region District School Board
- York Catholic District School Board
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde
- Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir
Well known: Sharon Public School, Queensville Public School, No secondary school in town yet; students attend high schools in nearby towns.
Parks and outdoors
- Sharon Temple National Historic Site and museum built by the Children of Peace.
- Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area 84 hectares on the East Holland River, crossed by the Nokiidaa Trail.
- Anchor Park Holland Landing park displaying an anchor from the War of 1812.
Shopping and dining
- Yonge and Green Lane plazas Costco, Real Canadian Superstore and other stores near the GO station.
- SilverCity East Gwillimbury Movie theatre on Yonge Street at Green Lane.
- Upper Canada Mall Regional mall a short drive south in Newmarket.
Healthcare
- Southlake Health (Newmarket)
Commuting
Getting around East Gwillimbury
To downtown Toronto: about 1 hour 5 min by GO train from East Gwillimbury GO to Union Station.
- GO TrainBarrie line from East Gwillimbury GO on Green Lane: about 1 hour 5 min to Union
- HighwayHighway 404 interchanges at Green Lane, Queensville Sideroad and Woodbine Avenue
Honest take
Pros and cons of living in East Gwillimbury
Why people move here
- East Gwillimbury GO station on the Barrie line
- Three Highway 404 interchanges
- New community facilities, such as Queensville's Health and Active Living Plaza
Things to consider
- No secondary school in town yet
- Limited local shopping; many residents shop in Newmarket
A good fit for: New-build buyers · Young families · Buyers wanting more space for the price
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FAQ
East Gwillimbury real estate questions
What is the average home price in East Gwillimbury?
In September 2026, the average sale price in East Gwillimbury was $1,090,748 and the median was $980,000, based on 33 sales (TRREB Market Watch).
Is East Gwillimbury a buyer's or seller's market right now?
There were 5.4 months of inventory in September, which usually points to a balanced market. Homes sold for about 98% of list price on average.
How long does it take to sell a home in East Gwillimbury?
Homes that sold in September were on the market for 38 days on average. Pricing and presentation make the biggest difference.
How far is East Gwillimbury from downtown Toronto?
about 1 hour 5 min by GO train from East Gwillimbury GO to Union Station.
Which school boards serve East Gwillimbury?
York Region District School Board, York Catholic District School Board, Conseil scolaire Viamonde, Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir.
What are the best neighbourhoods in East Gwillimbury?
It depends on budget, commute and lifestyle. Popular areas include Holland Landing, Queensville, Sharon, Mount Albert. Sophia can help you narrow it down.
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