Burlington Condos for Sale

What kinds of condo apartments does Burlington have?

Burlington is a city of mid-rise and low-rise condos with a concentrated cluster of towers. Nearly all of its tall buildings are downtown, in the Brant neighbourhood, where luxury lakefront buildings on Lakeshore Road sit a few blocks from older rental-converted and 1970s concrete towers. North of the QEW, most condo apartments are in buildings of four to twelve storeys, from the 1990s mid-rises of Headon and Tansley to the newer buildings of Uptown, Orchard and Alton Village near Dundas Street. Around the Appleby and Brant Hills areas you'll also find some older towers with large suites. This page covers condo apartments, including lofts and penthouses. Multi-level homes are on Burlington condo townhouses, and every building has a profile in the Burlington condo directory.

Is downtown Burlington or north Burlington better for a condo?

They suit different buyers. Downtown Burlington puts you within walking distance of the lake, the Brant Street shops and restaurants, the Waterfront Trail and Joseph Brant Hospital. Burlington GO on the Lakeshore West line is a short drive or bus ride away. You pay for that with higher prices per square foot, busier streets and, on the lakefront, a premium for the view. North Burlington, including Tansley, Headon, Orchard and Alton, is quieter and car-oriented, close to the QEW, Highway 403 and Highway 407, with plazas, schools and parks nearby. Suites there are often larger for the money, and the buildings are smaller, so there are fewer neighbours and lower-profile amenities. Our guide to the best Burlington neighbourhoods for condos compares the areas, and the tiles on this page show where today's listings are.

How will new development near the GO stations affect buyers?

Burlington's official plan directs most new growth to three Major Transit Station Areas: Downtown and Burlington GO, Aldershot GO and Appleby GO. That means taller buildings and more construction are planned in and around those areas over the coming years. For a buyer, there are two sides. Areas near the stations will gain transit access, shops and services, which can support value. But a view, the afternoon sun or a quiet street isn't guaranteed if a site next door is approved for redevelopment. Before buying near a station or downtown, check the City of Burlington's development applications for nearby sites and ask what's proposed across the street. Pre-construction buyers in these areas should read the section on new condos below. Resale buyers in an older building nearby should also expect some construction noise and traffic while the area builds out.

Why do Burlington condo fees differ so much between buildings?

Fees reflect what the building has to run and what it includes. A downtown tower with a concierge, pool, gym, guest suites and a large garage costs far more to operate per suite than a four-storey building in Headon with a small party room. Older buildings in Burlington often roll heat, hydro and water into the fee, while newer ones usually meter hydro or all utilities per suite, so a lower fee isn't always a lower cost. The reserve fund matters most. It pays for roofs, windows, balconies, elevators and garage repairs, and an underfunded one usually means steep fee increases or a special assessment later. Ask for the fee history over several years, not just today's number, and compare fees on the same basis once you've added back utilities the fee doesn't cover. Our guide on how to evaluate condo maintenance fees explains what to look for.

What paperwork should I review before making an offer?

For a resale condo, make your offer conditional on your lawyer reviewing the status certificate. It's the corporation's official disclosure: the budget and financial statements, the reserve fund balance and most recent study, any planned fee increases or special assessments, lawsuits, insurance coverage, and the declaration, by-laws and rules. Ontario's Condominium Act gives the corporation 10 days to deliver it, and the fee it can charge is capped by regulation. The Condominium Authority of Ontario explains what's included. Read the rules with your own plans in mind. Pets, flooring changes, EV chargers and rentals are all commonly restricted, and Burlington licenses short-term accommodations and limits them to an operator's principal residence. Confirm whether parking and the locker are owned, exclusive-use or rented, as explained in our guide to condo parking and locker ownership. Our status certificate explainer covers what to check line by line.

What will I pay to close and to own a Burlington condo?

At closing, budget for the provincial land transfer tax, which is the only land transfer tax in Burlington because the city doesn't charge its own. First-time buyers may qualify for a refund of some or all of it (see our land transfer tax calculator). Add legal fees, title insurance, a home inspection and adjustments for prepaid taxes and fees. For the monthly budget, add up the mortgage, the condo fee, utilities the fee doesn't include, contents insurance and property tax. Property tax is the MPAC assessment multiplied by the combined City of Burlington, Halton Region and education rate. Ask for the actual current tax bill rather than estimating from the price. Our guides to closing costs in Ontario and first-time buyer incentives have the details.

What should I know before buying a new or pre-construction condo in Burlington?

Most of Burlington's new condo supply is going up downtown, near the GO stations and along corridors such as Fairview Street and Plains Road. When buying from a builder, read the agreement and the disclosure statement with a lawyer. The Condominium Act gives you a 10-day cooling-off period after you sign or receive the disclosure statement, whichever is later. Deposits are paid in instalments and protected by Tarion up to a limit. Above that, the Act requires deposits to be held in trust or insured, so confirm how yours is protected. Expect an interim occupancy period with a monthly occupancy fee before the building registers. Check closing adjustments too, such as development charge increases, utility connections and parking and locker prices, along with assignment rights and how HST and the new-housing rebate are handled. The Tarion warranty then covers workmanship, major systems and structural defects for set periods after you take possession.

Are Burlington condo prices going up or down?

The dated figures at the top of this page (active listings, median asking price, days on market, months of inventory and the market condition they imply) cover Burlington condo apartments and refresh with every MLS® sync. The Burlington condo market report tracks sold prices, sale-to-list ratios and year-over-year change each month. When comparing with headlines, check the scope. Many reports lump Burlington into Halton or the wider GTA, average all property types together, or use averages that a handful of lakefront penthouse sales can pull up. In a market Burlington's size, the median is more reliable, and months of inventory tells you most about negotiating room: the more months of supply, the more leverage buyers have on price and conditions.