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Amberlea - Pickering's family-favourite community
Amberlea is one of Pickering's most loved family neighbourhoods - mature, tree-lined streets, top-rated schools, and a short drive to Pickering GO and Town Centre.
Amberlea overview
Amberlea is a mature south Pickering neighbourhood bounded approximately by Highway 401 to the south, Finch Avenue to the north, Whites Road to the east and Rosebank Road to the west. It is one of the 15 official south urban neighbourhoods recognized in the City of Pickering Official Plan, and one of the most consistently sought-after family communities in the city.
Housing in Amberlea is dominated by 1970s-1990s detached two-storey homes, side-splits and back-splits on lots of 40-60 feet, with substantial pockets of semi-detached and townhouse complexes. The streets curve in a planned-community way, lots are reasonably generous, and the neighbourhood has matured beautifully - mature trees, walkable streets, and a clear, neighbourhood-on-its-own feel that distinguishes Amberlea from the newer subdivisions of north Pickering.
Amberlea's schools are a major part of its appeal. The TDSB-style language is replaced here with the Durham District School Board (DDSB) and Durham Catholic DSB (DCDSB). Highbush Public School, Vaughan Willard PS and St. Monica CES are local favourites; the secondary catchment includes Pine Ridge Secondary School (DDSB) and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (DCDSB), both highly regarded.
Lifestyle in Amberlea revolves around the community parks - Amberlea Park, Glendale Park - and easy access to Pickering's broader amenities. Pickering Town Centre and the Pickering City Centre redevelopment are a short drive east on Hwy 401 or Finch Avenue. The Pickering GO station on the Lakeshore East line is roughly 5-10 minutes by car, giving Amberlea residents a viable downtown Toronto commute.
From a real estate perspective Amberlea is one of the steadiest, most reliable detached-home markets in Durham Region. The buyer pool is unusually loyal - many families move into Amberlea expecting to stay, and they do. From a seller's perspective, properly-marketed Amberlea homes consistently outperform the regional average. That is what the Krzewski Group brings: editorial-grade marketing, accurate pricing, and patient negotiation that protects every dollar of your equity.
Amberlea at a glance
The community in numbers and character
- Location
- South-central Pickering, between Whites Road and Rosebank, Highway 401 and Finch Avenue.
- Typical housing
- 1970s-1990s detached two-storey homes, side-splits and back-splits on 40-60 ft lots, with semi-detached and townhouse pockets.
- Market character
- One of Pickering's most consistent detached-home markets. Strong, loyal end-user buyer pool.
- Who it suits
- Amberlea is for families who want quiet, mature Pickering streets, top-rated schools and an easy GO commute to downtown Toronto.
- Top-rated DDSB and DCDSB schools
- Mature, tree-lined streets
- Easy Pickering GO access
- Family-loyal, long-stay community
Lifestyle
Living in Amberlea
Amberlea is for families who want quiet, mature Pickering streets, top-rated schools and an easy GO commute to downtown Toronto.
Schools. Pine Ridge Secondary School (DDSB); St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (DCDSB); Highbush PS, Vaughan Willard PS, Amberlea PS, and more.
Parks & lifestyle. Amberlea Park, Glendale Park; Highbush Park; Petticoat Creek Conservation Area nearby; Pickering Recreation Complex a short drive.
Schools, transit, parks
Practical details for Amberlea
Schools
- Pine Ridge Secondary School (DDSB)
- St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (DCDSB)
- Highbush PS, Vaughan Willard PS, Amberlea PS
- St. Monica CES, St. Isaac Jogues CES
Transit & access
- Pickering GO on Lakeshore East line - short drive
- Hwy 401 along the southern edge
- Durham Region Transit local routes
- Hwy 407 / 412 / 418 a short drive north
Parks, shopping & lifestyle
- Amberlea Park, Glendale Park
- Highbush Park
- Petticoat Creek Conservation Area nearby
- Pickering Recreation Complex a short drive
How we work
The Krzewski Group in Amberlea
Whether you are buying your first home in Amberlea, upgrading from a starter, downsizing, leasing or selling an investment property, Daniel and Heather Krzewski bring the same disciplined process to every file. Editorial-grade photography, video and floor plans. Pricing built on live comparable data, not wishful thinking. Negotiation that protects every dollar of your equity.
As Sales Representatives at Crown North Realty Inc., Brokerage, with Daniel also serving as the brokerage's owner and president, you get owner-level accountability and a team that genuinely knows every street, every school catchment and every transit timeline in Amberlea.
Good to know
Frequently asked - Amberlea
Are Amberlea homes mostly detached?
Yes - the housing stock is dominated by detached two-storey, side-split and back-split homes, with some semi-detached and townhouse pockets near the edges.
What schools serve Amberlea?
Amberlea is served by Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic DSB. Pine Ridge Secondary and St. Mary Catholic Secondary are the main public and Catholic secondary catchments. Elementary catchment depends on specific address - we verify before our buyers offer.
How long is the GO commute from Amberlea to Union?
Pickering GO is a 5-10 minute drive from most Amberlea addresses. Peak trains to Union are typically 40-45 minutes, putting most Amberlea addresses inside an hour to downtown Toronto.
Is Amberlea affected by the Toronto Municipal Land Transfer Tax?
No. Amberlea is in Durham Region, not the City of Toronto, so only the provincial Ontario Land Transfer Tax applies. On a $1M purchase that saves roughly $15,000-$16,000 versus an equivalent Toronto purchase.
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Thinking of buying or selling in Amberlea?
Daniel and Heather Krzewski work Amberlea actively. Whether you are buying, selling or leasing, get a sharp, evidence-based perspective on your move.
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