Real Estate Market Snapshot
Home Types & Prices
Housing mix: Primarily detached single-family homes, with some semi-detached houses and townhomes available.
Average list price: Around $1.1M – $1.3M+, though this varies over time and depends on property type and size.
Inventory & Market Activity:
Typical median days on market is fairly short, often under a month, indicating continued demand.
Size & Features: Homes typically offer multiple bedrooms (3+), modern layouts and yards suited for families.
Note: Prices vary by street and home type. Detached houses command higher prices than townhomes or semi-detached houses. Market values shift with general GTA trends and economic conditions.
Neighbourhood Character
Family-Friendly & Active Lifestyle
West Oak Trails is widely seen as one of Oakville’s most family-focused communities:
Parks & Trails: The neighbourhood lives up to its name with many trails, woodlots, parks, and trail systems interconnecting residential areas.
Community Parks: Options like West Oak Trails Park, Pine Glen Park, and Nightingale Woods offer sports fields, playgrounds, and open spaces.
Recreation: The nearby Glen Abbey Community Centre provides pools, ice rinks, gym facilities and more.
Education & Schools
West Oak Trails attracts families partly because of its school options:
Highly-Ranked Public Schools: Including Forest Trail Public School, Captain R. Wilson Public School, and others under the Halton District School Board.
Secondary Schools: Local high schools like Garth Webb Secondary School serve older students.
Excellent schools are a strong draw for buyers with children.
Transportation & Commute
Highway Access: West Oak Trails is close to Highway 407, Highway 403, and the QEW, making commuting to Mississauga, Burlington, and Toronto convenient.
Public Transit: Nearby GO Transit access via Bronte GO and Oakville GO stations provides rail options to downtown Toronto, with travel times typically under an hour.
Local Roads: Major streets like Dundas Street, Bronte Road, Third Line and Upper Middle Road are key local thoroughfares.
Amenities & Lifestyle - Shopping & Dining
Residents enjoy convenient retail and service options:
Local plazas with grocery stores, pharmacies, cafés and restaurants are found along major roads nearby.
Dining ranges from casual eateries to local favourite spots, and larger shopping centers are a short drive away.
Nature & Recreation
Sixteen Mile Creek and other natural areas border the neighbourhood, with extensive trail networks for walking, running, and cycling.
Bronte Creek Provincial Park is nearby for more expansive outdoor recreation.
Who Is West Oak Trails For?
Ideal buyers include:
Young families seeking quality schools and parks.
First-time buyers wanting modern homes with reasonable prices relative to other Oakville markets.
Commuters leveraging highway and GO access.
Typical lifestyle:
Quiet, safe suburban streets with active neighbours and plenty of outdoor activities.
Summary - West Oak Trails
Housing stock - Detached homes, semi-detached, townhomes
Average price - $1.1M – $1.3M+
Market speed - Homes often sell quickly
Best for Families, first-time buyers, commuters
Amenities Parks, trails, shopping, schools
Commute Easy access to 407, QEW, GO Transit
