Living in Lisgar
Mississauga, ON — a newer master-planned family community in far northwest Mississauga
What kind of homes are for sale in Lisgar?
Lisgar is a planned suburb, and almost everything was built within a couple of decades, so the housing is fairly consistent: two-storey detached houses on typical suburban lots, plenty of semi-detached homes, and freehold townhouses. Condo townhouses are less common. The complexes include Brownstones of Bridlegate on Snowy Owl Crescent and Avonlea Village on Tenth Line West. Semis and townhouses make Lisgar one of the more accessible places in Mississauga to buy a freehold home with a yard. Many houses are now at the age where roofs, windows and furnaces are due for replacement, so check what's been updated.
What should buyers know about Lisgar basements?
From 2008, after nearly twenty years without problems, a number of Lisgar homes had water coming into their basements during heavy storms. The City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel investigated the neighbourhood's foundation drainage system and reported 187 affected homes. It's a known part of the area's history rather than a reason to avoid it. Still, ask the seller directly about any past water in the basement and any insurance claims, look for a sump pump and backwater valve, and have your home inspector pay close attention to the foundation and the basement finishes. Your insurance broker can tell you whether the address affects your premium before you firm up an offer.
How is the commute from Lisgar?
Lisgar GO Station, at Argentia Road and Tenth Line, opened in 2007 on the Milton line. Its trains run mainly in the weekday peak direction toward Union Station, so check the GO schedule for your hours. For drivers, Highways 401 and 407 are just north, which suits commuters heading to the airport area, Milton or Oakville. MiWay buses serve the neighbourhood and the GO station.
What is it like to live in Lisgar?
Lisgar is a quiet, family-oriented suburb with a lot of green space woven through it. The Lisgar Meadow Brook Trail follows a creek corridor through the neighbourhood, and Osprey Marsh, a set of stormwater ponds with a loop trail, is a popular spot for walks and birdwatching. Everyday shopping is in local plazas along Derry Road and Tenth Line, with larger retail at Meadowvale Town Centre and, further east, Heartland Town Centre. Schools belong to the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board; confirm the assigned school for any address, since boundaries shift as enrolment changes.
How does Lisgar compare with nearby neighbourhoods?
Lisgar's neighbours are similar in age and style, so the choice often comes down to price and location. Churchill Meadows to the south is newer, with more townhouses and some condos. Meadowvale to the east is older, from the 1970s and 1980s, with more mature trees and generally lower prices for similar-sized homes. Across the city line to the west, Milton offers newer houses at lower prices but a longer drive into Mississauga and Toronto. To compare across the whole city, see Mississauga homes for sale and Mississauga townhouses for sale.
How do I buy or sell in Lisgar?
The Lisgar market report is refreshed monthly with sold prices, days on market and inventory for each property type. Since Lisgar houses are similar in age and layout, recent sales on the same street are an unusually good guide to value. If you're selling, our home evaluation gives a comparable-sales estimate. Mississauga has no municipal land transfer tax, so buyers pay Ontario's land transfer tax only, and first-time buyers can claim the provincial refund; our land transfer tax calculator gives the amount. I'm a Realtor® who works across Mississauga and Halton, and I'm glad to go through listings and offers with you, no pressure.
School catchments, programs and transit schedules change — verify them for Lisgar before you buy.
