Living in Uptown
Burlington, ON — the amenity-rich Uptown district of north Burlington
What kind of homes are for sale in Uptown?
Condo apartments make up most listings, in buildings such as Ironstone on Ironstone Drive (2014, sixteen storeys), New Horizon's Vibe and 5020 Corporate Drive (2014), LJM's Appleby Gardens (2017), and Sutherland's Orchard Uptown and 2045 Appleby Line (2005). Townhouses include the complexes at 1701 and 1751 Lampman Avenue (2001) and freehold townhouses on Falconcrest Drive. Search by type with Burlington condos for sale and Burlington townhouses for sale.
What is it like to live in Uptown?
Uptown is about convenience: grocery stores, restaurants and services are clustered at Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road, the QEW and Highway 407 are close, and Appleby GO is a short drive south. The Tansley Woods Community Centre is nearby. It's less walkable to parks and the lake than older neighbourhoods, but popular with first-time buyers, commuters and downsizers who want a newer building. Schools come under the Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board.
What should buyers check?
For condos, compare fees and reserve funds between buildings of similar age, and check parking and locker arrangements. Buildings from the 2000s may be approaching their first major replacements, such as roofs, elevators and mechanical systems. For townhouse complexes, read the status certificate and ask what the fee covers.
Uptown compared, and prices
The Orchard and Headon have more houses and townhouses nearby. Downtown Burlington has more condo choice by the lake. The Uptown market report shows monthly sold prices. Our home evaluation helps sellers price, and buyers can estimate Ontario's land transfer tax with our land transfer tax calculator.
School catchments, programs and transit schedules change — verify them for Uptown before you buy.
