Living in Applewood
Mississauga, ON — an established east-Mississauga community of mature streets and parks
What kinds of homes are for sale in Applewood?
Applewood has one of Mississauga's widest spreads of housing in a small area. The oldest streets, in Applewood Acres near the QEW, were laid out in the 1950s with bungalows and split-levels on large, treed lots, many since expanded or rebuilt. Through the 1960s and 1970s, two-storey houses, semis and townhouse complexes followed, such as Winding Trail Townhomes and the complexes on Constitution Boulevard and Dundix Road. Condo towers came in the same era, along Bloor Street and Queen Frederica Drive. For houses citywide, see Mississauga homes for sale; for townhouses, Mississauga townhouses for sale. The listings on this page cover every property type within Applewood.
What are Applewood's condo buildings like?
Applewood's condos are mostly towers from the early 1970s, which sets them apart from the newer stock in the City Centre. On Bloor Street there are Applewood Landmark at 1300, Applewood Place at 1333, Marklane Park at 1615 and 1660 Bloor Street. Queen Frederica Drive has 3025, 3065 and 3145. Suites in these buildings are typically much larger than new-build units, often with two or three bedrooms, and maintenance fees usually include heat and water. The trade-off is age: read the status certificate guide and reserve fund study for windows, balconies, elevators and garage work. Low-rise Applewood Terrace on Cawthra Road is a newer alternative.
What should buyers check on an older Applewood house?
Houses from the 1950s to the 1970s reward a careful inspection. Ask about the electrical system: some homes of that period have older wiring or aluminium branch wiring, which insurers may ask you to remediate. Check the plumbing and main sewer line (a camera scan is worth it on older lots with mature trees), the roof, windows, furnace, and any basement moisture. Older finishes can contain asbestos, in plaster, flooring or vermiculite insulation, so factor that into renovation budgets. Our home inspection guide covers what to ask. Many buyers here are weighing a renovation against a rebuild on a large lot. Mississauga's zoning now allows additional units, including basement apartments and, on eligible lots, up to four units, so check what's permitted before you plan.
Does Etobicoke Creek affect Applewood properties?
Etobicoke Creek forms Applewood's eastern edge, and its tributary, Little Etobicoke Creek, runs through the neighbourhood. Both sit in the Etobicoke Creek watershed managed by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Properties backing onto the valleys or in low-lying areas near them can fall within TRCA's regulated area, which means additions, pools, grading and some landscaping need a TRCA permit, and flood-plain lots can affect insurance. The valleys are also an asset: they give many streets wooded trails and green backyards. If a listing backs onto a creek, check the TRCA mapping and ask your insurer for a quote before you firm up an offer.
How is the commute from Applewood?
Applewood sits right on the Toronto border, which is its biggest selling point for commuters. The QEW runs along the south edge and connects to the Gardiner Expressway, and Highway 427 is just across the creek, with the 401 and Pearson Airport a short drive north. Dixie GO, on Dixie Road, is on the Milton line, which runs weekday rush-hour trains to Union Station, and Kipling station in Etobicoke, a short drive east, offers both Milton line GO trains and the TTC subway. MiWay buses run along Dixie Road, Bloor Street, Dundas Street and Burnhamthorpe Road. Sherway Gardens is just across Etobicoke Creek for larger shopping trips.
Which schools and services serve Applewood?
Applewood is served by the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, with French-language schools through Conseil scolaire Viamonde and Csc MonAvenir. Catchments vary by street, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the board. Everyday shopping is spread across plazas on Bloor Street, Dixie Road and Dundas Street, with groceries, pharmacies and restaurants reflecting the neighbourhood's diverse community. Trillium Health Partners' Mississauga Hospital, on the Queensway near Hurontario Street, is a short drive west, and the creek valleys and local parks give the area plenty of green space.
Buying and selling in Applewood
Applewood draws first-time buyers into the condo towers, young families into townhouses and semis, and move-up buyers who want a large lot close to Toronto. Many sellers are long-time owners of the original houses. Our home evaluation estimates value from recent comparable sales, and the Applewood market report tracks sold prices, days on market and inventory monthly. Full sold details need a free account, as Ontario MLS® rules require. Mississauga has no municipal land transfer tax, so you pay Ontario's land transfer tax only; see our land transfer tax calculator and closing costs guide. Nearby areas worth comparing include Rathwood, Lakeview and Mississauga Valleys.
School catchments, programs and transit schedules change — verify them for Applewood before you buy.
