Why live in aurora?

Aurora, Ontario is a town located just north of Toronto that offers a high quality of life for its residents. Aurora is a great place to live.  Here's why:

One of the main pros of living in Aurora is its proximity to Toronto. While it is not technically in the city, Aurora is only a short drive or train ride away from all of the amenities that Toronto has to offer. This means that residents can enjoy a quieter, more suburban lifestyle while still having easy access to the big city.

Another pro of living in Aurora is its natural beauty. The town is surrounded by parks, trails, and green spaces, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition, the town is situated along the Oak Ridges Moraine, which is an environmentally significant area that helps to protect the town’s water resources.

Aurora also has a strong sense of community. There are many local events and festivals throughout the year that bring residents together and foster a sense of belonging. The town also has a vibrant arts scene, with many local galleries and theatres showcasing the work of talented artists and performers.

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  • 403 160 Wellington Street E in Aurora: Aurora Village Condo Apartment for sale : MLS®# N12217787

    403 160 Wellington Street E Aurora Village Aurora L4G 1J3
    Main Photo: 403 160 Wellington Street E in Aurora: Aurora Village Condo Apartment for sale : MLS®# N12217787
    $489,999
    Residential Condo & Other
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12217787
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Welcome to Aurora Village! This bright and stylish 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community living. Located on the 4th floor, this unit features a spacious open balcony with unobstructed southern exposure, ideal for relaxing with your morning coffee or enjoying evening sunsets. Inside, the kitchen has been beautifully refreshed with new quartz countertops, a new under-mount sink, freshly painted solid wood cabinetry with new hardware, also a sleek high-end glass backsplash. The newer stainless-steel appliances are included for your convenience. Both bathrooms have been fully updated. The entire space has been meticulously maintained and updated, simply move in and enjoy. The unit includes a large in-unit storage room for convenience. A premium covered parking space just steps from the entry, plus ample visitor parking. Residents enjoy access to excellent building amenities including a party/meeting room and a rooftop terrace. Step outside and discover everything Aurora has to offer, shops, restaurants, recreation centres, and beautiful walking trails are all nearby. Access to transit, the Go train and Go bus is directly across the street. With easy access to Highway 404 and 400 for commuters. This clean, move-in ready condo represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, down-sizers, or anyone looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle in a thriving community. The electric and gas monthly cost are extremely low because of the southern exposure and the condo units placement within the building. More details
    Listed by CONNEX REALTY INC.
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  • 20 Woodsend Crescent in Aurora: Aurora Estates House for sale : MLS®# N12358699

    20 Woodsend Crescent Aurora Estates Aurora L4G 6W6
    Main Photo: 20 Woodsend Crescent in Aurora: Aurora Estates House for sale : MLS®# N12358699
    $7,900,000
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12358699
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    10
    One of Aurora's most notable estates positioned on a double lot in the most prestigious Aurora neighbourhood bordering Beacon Hall Golf Club. This grand home was designed by noted architectural firm Laszlo Nemeth Associates. Superb indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces with outdoor kitchen, waterfall & majestic lawns & forests plus a bridge leading to the tennis pavilion and tennis court. Sensational living room with 20ft+ 4-sided stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, large bar, and grand entertaining spaces! Main floor primary suite with 2 changes rooms, 6-piece en suite bath and private stair to indoor pool. Extensive bedroom wing with en suite baths for each bedroom. Billiard room, home gymnasium & 2-storey games room. Large private office. Expansive dining room which can seat 16+. Renovated kitchen with double ovens, breakfast bar, dumb waiter, granite counters and a lovely breakfast room with balcony overlooking front courtyard. Amazing indoor pool complex with aquarium, bar, and spa zone including steam room, sauna & grotto hot tub. An entertainer's home with outdoor kitchen and impressive principal rooms with soaring ceilings. Self-contained apartment for in-laws or staff with its own kitchen, bathroom, living room. Come see this amazing residence! *EXTRAS** Conveniently located close to St. Andrew's College, St Anne's School, The Country Day School, Villanova. Steps to Beacon Hall Golf Course, close to Magna Golf Club and several Club Link courses More details
    Listed by MOFFAT DUNLAP REAL ESTATE LIMITED
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  • 503 440 William Graham Drive in Aurora: Rural Aurora Condo for sale : MLS®# N12359216

    503 440 William Graham Drive Rural Aurora Aurora L4G 7C7
    Main Photo: 503 440 William Graham Drive in Aurora: Rural Aurora Condo for sale : MLS®# N12359216
    $889,000
    Residential Condo & Other
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12359216
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Welcome to The Meadows of Aurora the premier 55+ lifestyle community in Aurora. Imagine your retirement living in a hotel-like lifestyle property! Set on 25 acres of beautifully landscaped greenery, this modern, resort-style residence offers exceptional amenities tailored to enhance your retirement living experience. Residents enjoy a lively social calendar, including fitness classes, game days, movie nights, and much more. This spacious 1,262 sq. ft. corner suite features soaring 9-foot ceilings and a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for comfortable senior living on 5th Floor. The suite includes a generous kitchen and dining area with ample cabinetry and counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a walkout to an east exposure balcony. The primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and an accessible ensuite bathroom. A bright second bedroom features a large window and a good-sized closet, perfect for guests, a study room or a hobby room.Maintenance fees that cover property taxes, water, and heating/cooling. Electricity is individually metered and billed based on usage. More details
    Listed by CENTRAL WORLD REALTY
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  • 171 Walton Drive in Aurora: Aurora Village House for sale : MLS®# N12370012

    171 Walton Drive Aurora Village Aurora L4G 3P8
    Main Photo: 171 Walton Drive in Aurora: Aurora Village House for sale : MLS®# N12370012
    $1,499,000
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12370012
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Yonge-Wellington: Extensive Interior and Exterior(RENO ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO) Including basement featuring enormous Rec. room, 3 pc bath (shower) All 3 levels upgraded with high quality thru-out. Featuring Custom kitchen-breakfast area with family-size sit-down, center Island with built-ins. Custom vanities, all glass showers, pot lights thru-out (as installed) replaced windows and doors and gorgeous modern staircase. All appliances included (see below). Steps to Yonge-Wellington and Go-Train and other public transit. Great public and private schools nearby(St Andrews, St Annes) Just great family area!! (Seller does not warrant Retrofit Basement) More details
    Listed by JARRETT & TOMLINSON LTD
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  • 46 Weslock Crescent in Aurora: Bayview Northeast House for lease : MLS®# N12389063

    46 Weslock Crescent Bayview Northeast Aurora L4G 7Y9
    Main Photo: 46 Weslock Crescent in Aurora: Bayview Northeast House for lease : MLS®# N12389063
    $4,800
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    For Lease
    MLS® Num:
    N12389063
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    5
    Welcome to this beautifully designed and fully furnished Kylemore model home, offering elegance, space, and comfort across three expansive storeys. Perfectly situated just minutes from Hwy 404 and the GO Station, this exceptional residence is ideal for families seeking both convenience and luxury. Property Features:Spacious Layout: Over 5,000 sq ft of finished living space, meticulously maintained and professionally cleaned.Luxurious 3rd Floor Master Retreat:Private balcony with serene views. Cozy fireplace. Expansive his & hers walk-in closets. Lavish 5-piece ensuite with premium finishes. Bright & Gourmet Kitchen:Upgraded cabinetry & finishes. Butlers pantry Walk-out to a private patio perfect for entertaining. Finished Basement:Custom home theater. Two large recreation rooms great for games, fitness, or family gatherings.Fully Furnished: Move-in ready with stylish, high-quality furniture throughout Prime Location:Quick access to Hwy 404 and GO Transit. Close to supermarkets, shopping centers, parks, and community amenities.Zoned for top-rated schools and near vibrant community centers. More details
    Listed by Bay Street Kerrland Realty
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  • 13 Bigwin Drive in Aurora: Aurora Heights House for lease : MLS®# N12420178

    13 Bigwin Drive Aurora Heights Aurora L4G 3C4
    Main Photo: 13 Bigwin Drive in Aurora: Aurora Heights House for lease : MLS®# N12420178
    $3,500
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    For Lease
    MLS® Num:
    N12420178
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Stunning Bungalow On 55X117 Lot In One Of The Most Beautiful Neighborhoods In Aurora! Immaculately Maintained Garden In Completely Fenced Backyard! Separate Entrance To Lower Level. Spacious Dining & Living Room C/W Gas Fireplace & Bay Window. Primary Room W/ Walk Out To Covered Patio! Updated Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Stone Patio, Rare 1.5 Car Garage & Metal Roof. The Basement Is Finished With A Wet Bar, Gas Fireplace & 2 Piece Bathroom. Laundry Shute Under Main Bathroom Vanity. A Few Steps To Schools, Public Transit, All Yonge/Wellington Entertainments And Amenities, Trails! More details
    Listed by PAM REALTY LTD.
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  • 10 Hamster Crescent in Aurora: Rural Aurora House for sale : MLS®# N12424419

    10 Hamster Crescent Rural Aurora Aurora L4G 3G7
    Main Photo: 10 Hamster Crescent in Aurora: Rural Aurora House for sale : MLS®# N12424419
    $1,749,000
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12424419
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Welcome To 10 Hamster Cres, Located In The Highly Demanded Rural Aurora Community. Few Years New, South-Facing Sun-Filled Home By Treasure Hill With beautiful Quality European-Style Brick & Stone Exterior. Approx 3000 Sf Above Grade Living Space. Enjoy Glorious Natural Light, Peace & Quiet. Superb Convenience & Luxury Combined In This Premium Corner Lot In A Beautiful, Quiet Neighborhood, Just Few Steps To Forest & Pond. In Summer, Be Surrounded By Maturing Trees Waving In The Breeze On The Boulevard. In Winter, watch The Snow Falling Softly On Picturesque Neighboring Houses While Warmed By Your Elegant Gas Fireplace. Relax, As Sidewalk Snow Is Shoveled By The City. Luxuriate In The Bright Double Height Entrance Hallway, Airy 10Ft Ceilings On Main and 9Ft Ceilings On 2/F. $$$ In Tasteful, Well-Designed Interior Upgrades Include: Crown Molding & 8.75" Wide Plank Flooring on Main, Modern Farmhouse Style Chandelier In Hallway, Plentiful Pot Lights Creating Warm Evening Ambience, Beautiful Ceiling Pendant Lights, Vanity Mirrors & Hardware, Stone Counter Tops On Kitchen & Bathrooms, Stylish Window Hardware & Coverings, Including Sheers From West Elm on Main. Hardwood On 2/F. Spacious Walk-In Closet in Master Bedroom. 2024 New Carrier Air Conditioning. Walk Up Basement With Separate Entrance & Spacious Rectangular Layout, Only 4 Min+ Drive To Highway 404, Walmart, TD Bank, Homesense, Farm Boy, The Keg, Doctor/Pharmacy/Dental Services. Walk Two Doors Down To Trails, Including Breathtaking Whispering Pines Trail. 8 Min+ Drive To T&T, Sobey's Summerhill, Home Depot. Many Asian & Western Restaurants Nearby. 20+ Minutes To Richmond Hill & Markham. More details
    Listed by CENTURY 21 KING`S QUAY REAL ESTATE INC.
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  • Basement Unit B 69 Davis Road in Aurora: Aurora Highlands House for lease : MLS®# N12425205

    Basement Unit B 69 Davis Road Aurora Highlands Aurora L4G 2B4
    Main Photo: Basement Unit B 69 Davis Road in Aurora: Aurora Highlands House for lease : MLS®# N12425205
    $1,400
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    For Lease
    MLS® Num:
    N12425205
    Bedrooms:
    1
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Reduced price! NEWLY RENOVATED AND SPACIOUS 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT APARTMENT in the desirable Aurora Highlands. This BRAND-NEW UNIT features NEW FLOORING, FRESH PAINT, A MODERN NEW 3-PIECE BATHROOM, and a FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN WITH A NEW FRIDGE, HOOD, AND STOVE. The BRIGHT LIVING AREA WITH POT LIGHTS creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, complemented by a PRIVATE SIDE ENTRANCE and SHARED LAUNDRY with the tenant in Unit A. Located on a QUIET, FAMILY-FRIENDLY STREET just steps to Yonge Street, public transit, banks, restaurants, bars, No Frills, and other shops. Includes ONE PARKING SPACE. NO SMOKING. Snow removal shared with Unit A and the main floor. Tenant pays O1/4 OF UTILITIES. Ideal for a SINGLE PROFESSIONAL OR COUPLE seeking a comfortable and convenient living space in a prime neighborhood. More details
    Listed by SUTTON GROUP-ADMIRAL REALTY INC.
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  • 26 Offord Crescent in Aurora: Bayview Southeast House for sale : MLS®# N12467407

    26 Offord Crescent Bayview Southeast Aurora L4G 0K5
    Main Photo: 26 Offord Crescent in Aurora: Bayview Southeast House for sale : MLS®# N12467407
    $4,888,000
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12467407
    Bedrooms:
    7
    Bathrooms:
    9
    Rare Opportunity Magnificent Home on 1.83 Acre Lot, Perfect For Families. Approx 8000 Sqft Luxury Living Space. Tons Of Natural Light Thru Impressive Windows. $$$ Upgrades From Top To Bottom. Chefs Dream Kitchen W/Top Of Line Appls. Huge Central Island. Principal Size Rms W/Each Heated Floor Ensuite & Smart Toilets. Walkout Basement W Home Theatre, Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Gym & Nanny Rm. 3 Stop Elevator. Sprinkle System. 2 Huge Deck. 4 Car Garage & Interlock Driveway. Professional Landscaping. Close To Hwy 404, GO Station And Beautiful Lake Wilcox Park. Wonderful Community. Don't Miss It Out. More details
    Listed by HOMELIFE NEW WORLD REALTY INC.
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  • 908 Vandorf Side Road in Aurora: Bayview Southeast House for sale : MLS®# N12485257

    908 Vandorf Side Road Bayview Southeast Aurora L4G 0N7
    Main Photo: 908 Vandorf Side Road in Aurora: Bayview Southeast House for sale : MLS®# N12485257
    $4,995,000
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12485257
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Welcome to Green Acres Farm. This private 12 acre estate sits on one of Aurora's last remaining large acreage properties and is offered at a price that represents outstanding value in today's market. A long term opportunity as Aurora's acreage properties become increasingly scarce and land of this caliber is rarely available. The house is set well back from the road at the end of a long private drive framed with mature maple trees. The property features a perfect mix of park-like grounds and mature woods and features perennial gardens, landscaped trees and a lovely deck and patio area. The home itself is completely turn-key and move-in ready, with an option to purchase fully furnished. Filled with natural light and offering picturesque views from every window, it's designed for family living and entertaining. The main level includes a great room with beamed ceiling and gas fireplace, chef's kitchen with centre island, formal dining room with gas fireplace, 3-season Muskoka room and main floor office. The upper level features four spacious bedrooms, each with their own private ensuite. The finished walk-out lower level delivers a theatre room, home gym, and large recreation space perfect for family life. Location advantages are unmatched: close to Aurora's top schools including St. Andrew's College, St. Anne's, The Country Day School, Pickering College & Holy Trinity. Close to world class golf courses. Just minutes from Highway 404 and the GO Station - true country living with urban convenience. Opportunity knocks. More details
    Listed by CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED
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  • 267 Aurora Heights Drive in Aurora: Aurora Heights House for sale : MLS®# N12501802

    267 Aurora Heights Drive Aurora Heights Aurora L4G 5C3
    Main Photo: 267 Aurora Heights Drive in Aurora: Aurora Heights House for sale : MLS®# N12501802
    $1,398,888
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    N12501802
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Welcome to this exceptional home located in the highly sought-after Aurora Heights neighbourhood, just steps from beautiful Copland Park. Proudly offered for the first time, this bright and spacious residence features a thoughtfully designed floor plan with numerous upgrades throughout. Elegant French doors and pot lights create a warm and inviting ambiance, while the large, family-sized kitchen is a true standout, boasting granite countertops, a ceramic backsplash, porcelain tile flooring, and multiple walkouts to an expansive custom deck.Perfect for entertaining or unwinding, the outdoor living space includes a stunning covered hot tub, offering year-round enjoyment in a private, tree-lined backyard. This home combines comfort, style, and functionality in every detail. Located within walking distance to top-rated schools, parks, shops, and everyday amenities, this rare offering presents a unique opportunity to experience refined living in one of Auroras most established and desirable communities More details
    Listed by MINCOM SOLUTIONS REALTY INC.
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  • 184 Timpson Drive in Aurora: Aurora Highlands House for lease : MLS®# N12513434

    184 Timpson Drive Aurora Highlands Aurora L4G 5L4
    Main Photo: 184 Timpson Drive in Aurora: Aurora Highlands House for lease : MLS®# N12513434
    $2,200
    Residential Freehold
    Status:
    For Lease
    MLS® Num:
    N12513434
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Spacious Tastefully Upgraded 2-bedroom Walk out Basement Apartment in a Detached Property, With a breathtaking Ravine View In a Quiet and Prestigious area of Aurora! ** Featuring *Upgraded Kitchen, New Floors Throughout, S.S. Fridge, Stove, B/I Dishwasher, Window Coverings,Seperate Laundry,Tenant is responsible for 1/3 utilities More details
    Listed by RE/MAX HALLMARK ONE REALTY
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