Caledon Real Estate: Houses and Acreage North-West of Toronto

Houses are 445 listings, land 39, commercial 24 and apartments 11. Bedrooms: 190 three-bedroom, 188 four-bedroom, 61 five or more, 20 two and 3 one. Caledon is a house market, with big plots and some estate homes. See Canadian houses, land and commercial.

Bolton is the commuter-friendly town; Caledon East and Palgrave offer a village feel; the Forks of the Credit and Hockley Valley are for hiking and scenery. Residents drive to Brampton, Toronto Pearson airport and the 400-series highways, and commutes can be long. Septic systems and wells are common on rural lots, so budget for inspections. Ontario charges land transfer tax, and Toronto's own tax does not apply here.

Compare Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. See the Canada guide and financing.

Acreage properties may rely on a private well and septic system, and the Niagara Escarpment and Greenbelt rules limit what you can build or alter. Check the conservation authority's regulation limits, which can affect additions near streams. Property tax in Peel Region and the cost of heating oil or propane for country houses should be part of your running budget. Ask for the survey and any outstanding work orders.