King real estate market at a glance

As of 2026, the average detached home in King trades in the $2.0M to $3.0M range, with executive estates in Snowball, Pottageville and the Oak Ridges Moraine trending well above $5M. Semi-detached and townhomes are limited to King City infill (roughly $1.0M to $1.5M), and condominium apartments — concentrated near the GO station — average $700K to $900K. Land sells by the acre; two-to-ten acre parcels remain a defining part of King’s inventory.

King vs. surrounding communities

King prices comfortably above every neighbouring community: roughly 40–60% higher than Aurora ($1.4M–$1.8M), 60–100% higher than Newmarket ($1.1M–$1.5M), and multiples of Bradford ($900K–$1.2M). The closest comparable is Oak Ridges (Richmond Hill) or executive pockets of Aurora Estates. Buyers moving to King are usually trading a Toronto, North York or Vaughan home for space, privacy, and quiet.

Best neighbourhoods in King

• King CityThe township’s main village. Walkable core, GO Barrie Line station, mix of century homes and executive infill. Villanova College and King City Secondary anchor family life.
• NobletonEstablished family community west of Highway 400. Mature streets, community centre, and estate lots on the north edge. Nobleton Senior Public feeds into King City Secondary.
• SchombergHistoric village with an arts community, main-street shopping, and the annual Schomberg Fair. Attractive to buyers wanting a small-town feel within commuting distance.
• KettlebyRural hamlet north of King City. Smaller lots than the estate pockets but architecturally rich — heritage schoolhouses, converted mills, and greenbelt frontage.
• Snowball & PottagevilleEstate country. Ten-acre-plus lots, indoor riding arenas, and homes designed to sit on the land rather than beside a neighbour. Some of the highest per-lot values in York Region.

Schools and family life

King’s school landscape reflects its dual identity: two of Ontario’s most established private schools — Villanova College (King City) and The Country Day School (near Nobleton) — sit alongside a strong public system anchored by King City Secondary School, Nobleton Senior Public, and Kettleby Public School. Catchments are large by design, so bus routes are extensive; families relocating from urban catchment-panic often find the tradeoff worthwhile.

Getting around

Highway 400 runs the township’s north-south spine, with King Road as the main east-west connector. The GO Barrie Line stops at King City station and reaches Union in roughly 55 to 65 minutes at peak. Highway 27 serves Nobleton and Schomberg to the west; there is no 407 access from within King, so commuters heading east typically route via Aurora or Newmarket to pick it up.

Property taxes and municipal services

King Township’s 2025 residential property tax rate is approximately 0.94% of assessed value, blended across the township, York Region, and provincial education portions. On a $2.0M home, that works out to roughly $18,800 per year — higher in absolute dollars than Aurora or Newmarket only because assessments are higher; the effective rate is comparable.

Frequently asked questions about King real estate