Welcome To Ford

The homes in Ford are a mix of traditional and modern, with a focus on space and elegance. The neighborhood was primarily developed between the 1960s and 1980s, so many properties feature classic two-story designs with large lots and mature trees.

Let’s break down the real estate in Ford by looking at two different sections of the neighbourhood.

South of Lakeshore Road

This is where you’ll find the most luxurious homes, including custom builds and renovated residences with spectacular lake views. These properties can go for $8 million+, offering some of the best real estate in Oakville.

Here’s about what that $8M+ looks like right on Lake Ontario…

Now, not every home south of Lakeshore is going to cost this much, but these are the most premium homes. You can actually find something much less expensive if you want into this neighbourhood and want to make some improvements yourself as the years go by. This could end up being a better investment than purchasing a turnkey, newer home in a neighbourhood north of the QEW for example.

This one here would go for probably less than a quarter of the home above. And it’s literal steps to the Lake. Yes, there would be some work to do but if you want into the most exclusive areas it is possible.

North of Lakeshore Road

Homes here are going to be more moderately priced much like the example above. However, many of the original homes are being updated or replaced with custom builds, giving the area a mix of traditional charm and modern sophistication.

You have all sorts of styles and designs here and prices are going to have huge ranges based on size and condition. You can find some of the cheaper detached homes in Oakville or some of the most expensive just a street or two away.

Here’s a completely renovated detached sidesplit that sells for less than a lot of South Oakville homes. The caveat? 3 beds, 2 baths is typically the compromise to get something turnkey like this. If you want to go bigger, you’ll probably need to take on those renovations to keep it more in budget.

The point is that south Oakville, while hosting some of the most expensive homes in Ontario, doesn’t have to be entirely out of reach. There are many pockets you can find where the average detached home isn’t any more expensive than you’d find in some of the more cookie-cutter parts of Oakville, Mississauga, Markham etc.