Ajax, Ontario Homes for Sale in Durham Region

Ajax has a GO station on the Lakeshore East line and sits beside Pickering and Whitby. Nearby places: Whitby, Pickering, Oshawa, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville and Uxbridge. It offers a lakefront trail, shopping and a hospital.

Ajax lies inside the Greater Toronto Area, so the national restriction on non-Canadians buying homes bites here. It lapses at the start of 2027 unless renewed, and officials have hinted at a successor regime. Separately, Ontario adds a 25% levy on purchases by foreign nationals. Students, workers on qualifying permits and permanent residents can fall outside these rules, but the details are fiddly. Have an Ontario lawyer confirm your status in writing before you pay a deposit. If you clear that hurdle, plan for land transfer tax and legal fees; our Canada buying guide, lending overview and mortgage calculator are a good start.

Ajax is one of the more diverse communities in Durham Region, with a mix of detached houses on modest lots, semi-detached and townhomes, and a small condo stock close to the GO station and lakefront. Prices rise toward the western side near Pickering and fall toward Whitby and Oshawa, where lots are generally larger. Property taxes in Durham are lower than Toronto's, but check the actual bill. Look at the commute at rush hour, not just on a map, and ask whether basement apartments are legal if you are counting on rental income. The property valuation tool gives a quick sanity check.