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Aurora Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Aurora is a compact, well-established town of about 62,000 people, 35 km north of Toronto: a walkable historic core at Yonge and Wellington, protected green space on the Oak Ridges Moraine, and Aurora GO Station on the Barrie line. A clean buy for families and commuters who want real town character alongside strong transit access. Entry points vary by pocket – townhomes in Bayview Wellington and Aurora Village are the most accessible, while detached homes in Aurora Highlands, Bayview Northeast and the estate areas run well into the mid-to-upper range. Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron, works across York Region. Here is what buyers and sellers need to know.
≈ $1.19M
Average sale price across Aurora’s ten communities
(calculated from TRREB community data, Q2 2026)
207
Homes sold in the quarter
(TRREB community data, Q2 2026)
$1,223,439
Average price, Aurora Highlands
(TRREB, Q2 2026)
Why buyers choose Aurora
- Town character: a Heritage Conservation District downtown, Town Park with the Saturday farmers’ market (May–October), and the new Aurora Town Square (opened 2024) with its performance hall and skating loop.
- Transit: Aurora GO (121 Wellington St E, 1,725 parking spaces, second track under construction) and Viva Blue on Yonge Street every 15 minutes on weekdays.
- Schools: Dr. G.W. Williams SS (International Baccalaureate, new building opened 2025) and Cardinal Carter CHS (IB), Aurora HS (French Immersion), plus St. Andrew’s College and St. Anne’s School.
- Green space: more than 64 parks and 62 km of trails, including Sheppard’s Bush, the 100-acre Aurora Community Arboretum and Case Woodlot.
Aurora’s communities
Aurora Village & Aurora Heights
The historic heart at Yonge and Wellington, walking distance to the GO station (Q2 2026 average $881,174, many condos and townhomes), and the town’s first big subdivision to the north-west, Aurora Heights ($1,138,862).
Aurora Highlands & Bayview Wellington
The family core south and east of downtown: Aurora Highlands was the busiest market in Q2 2026 (41 sales, average $1,223,439); Bayview Wellington’s newer detached, townhomes and condos averaged $938,859.
Bayview Northeast & Aurora Grove
The newer east and north: Bayview Northeast around the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex and the new Dr. G.W. Williams SS ($1,212,400, sold at 100% of asking), and Aurora Grove ($1,055,463).
Estates: Aurora Estates, Hills of St Andrew & Bayview Southeast
Custom homes on wooded multi-acre lots on the moraine, the hills around St. Andrew’s College and the Adena Meadows enclave. Q2 2026 averages from $1,732,500 to just over $2 million.
Aurora home prices
TRREB reports Aurora as ten communities. Second quarter of 2026, all home types, the five busiest communities and the town total:
| Community | Sales | Average price | Median price | Avg. days on market | Sold vs. list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Highlands | 41 | $1,223,439 | $1,230,000 | 23 | 99% |
| Rural Aurora | 37 | $1,324,421 | $1,328,000 | 31 | 99% |
| Aurora Heights | 29 | $1,138,862 | $1,110,500 | 20 | 99% |
| Bayview Wellington | 29 | $938,859 | $950,000 | 20 | 98% |
| Aurora Village | 26 | $881,174 | $765,000 | 41 | 95% |
| All ten communities (calculated) | 207 | ≈ $1,194,700 | — | — | — |
Source: TRREB Community Housing Market Report, Aurora, Q2 2026. Want the numbers for your street? Ask Lina for a free home evaluation.
What you can buy
Century homes and newer infill around the Village; 1960s–80s detached homes in Aurora Heights and Aurora Highlands; 1990s–2010s subdivisions in Bayview Wellington, Bayview Northeast and Aurora Grove with detached homes roughly $1.2–1.4 million; townhomes and condos near Yonge and the GO station; and estate homes on acreage in Aurora Estates, Hills of St Andrew and Bayview Southeast above $1.7 million.
Schools
Public (YRDSB): Dr. G.W. Williams SS (11 Spring Farm Rd – International Baccalaureate, new building opened September 2025) and Aurora High School (155 Wellington St W – French Immersion).
Catholic (YCDSB): Cardinal Carter CHS (210 Bloomington Rd W – International Baccalaureate) and St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS (278 Wellington St E – French Immersion, Advanced Placement).
Private: St. Andrew’s College (15800 Yonge St, boys, grades 5–12, in Aurora since 1926) and St. Anne’s School (306 St. John’s Sideroad, girls).
School boundaries change. Confirm the school for a specific address with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
Getting around
- GO Train: Aurora GO, 121 Wellington St E, on the Barrie line with 1,725 parking spaces; a second track and platform are under construction.
- Viva and YRT: Viva Blue on Yonge Street (Orchard Heights, Wellington, Golf Links, Henderson and Bloomington stops), every 15 minutes on weekdays, plus YRT routes 65 and 68 at the station.
- Highways: Highway 404 at Wellington Street or Bloomington Road to the east; Highway 400 via King Road or Lloydtown-Aurora Road to the west.
- Downtown Toronto: about 55–65 minutes by GO train; 40–50 minutes by car outside rush hour.
- Hospital: Southlake Regional Health Centre, 596 Davis Dr, Newmarket, a short drive north.
Parks and recreation
Aurora manages more than 64 parks (800+ acres) and about 62 km of trails. Sheppard’s Bush Conservation Area (93 Industrial Pkwy S) has maple-beech woods and about 3 km of trails on the Oak Ridges Trail; the Aurora Community Arboretum (135 Industrial Pkwy N) covers 100 acres; Case Woodlot (675 Henderson Dr) adds 67 acres. Town Park (49 Wells St) has a playground, splash pad and outdoor rink and hosts the farmers’ market; Aurora Town Square (opened September 2024) has a skating loop, 250-seat performance hall and the Aurora Cultural Centre in the 1885 Church Street School. The Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex (1400 Wellington St E) and Aurora Family Leisure Complex (135 Industrial Pkwy N) cover pools, arenas and fitness.
Lina & Team in Aurora
Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron Realty, has worked York Region for 20 years and was the #1 broker for units and volume sold in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox in 2022 and 2024 (TRREB MLS data). Sellers get pricing based on street-level sales, free professional staging and in-house photography, video and 3D tours.
Aurora FAQ
What is the average house price in Aurora?
TRREB reports Aurora as ten communities. Adding them up for the second quarter of 2026 gives 207 sales at an average of about $1.19 million across all home types – from $881,174 in Aurora Village to just over $2 million in Hills of St Andrew and Bayview Southeast.
Which Aurora neighbourhood is best for families?
Aurora Highlands, Bayview Wellington and Bayview Northeast are the main family areas, with schools, parks and the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex close by. Aurora Village suits buyers who want to walk to Main Street and the GO station; Aurora Estates and Hills of St Andrew are the estate-home areas.
Does Aurora have a GO train?
Yes. Aurora GO at 121 Wellington Street East is on the Barrie line with 1,725 parking spaces, and Viva Blue runs along Yonge Street to Finch subway station.
Which Aurora high schools offer the IB?
Dr. G.W. Williams SS (public, new building opened 2025) and Cardinal Carter CHS (Catholic) both offer the International Baccalaureate. Aurora HS offers French Immersion; St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS offers French Immersion and AP. Confirm the assigned school with the YRDSB or YCDSB school locator.
Is Aurora a good place to live?
Aurora combines a heritage downtown with a Saturday farmers’ market and the new Town Square, strong public and private schools, more than 60 km of trails on the Oak Ridges Moraine, and a GO station – about 35 km from Toronto.
Who is the top real estate agent for Aurora?
Lina Fridman, Broker with RE/MAX Realtron Realty, has worked York Region for 20 years and was the #1 broker for units and volume sold in Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox in 2022 and 2024 (TRREB MLS data). Call 416-725-0439.
What is your Aurora home worth?
Get a free, no-obligation evaluation from Lina, based on real sales on your street.
Or call Lina: 416-725-0439