Township of King, York Region · Upscale Estate Community
King City
Detached & Estate Home Authority · Oak Ridges Moraine · King City GO Station
Serving buyers and sellers across King City, King Township, and York Region.
Data reflects residential sales in the King City community (TRREB MLS® System). Figures shown are median values based on confirmed sales unless otherwise noted. Year-over-year comparisons reference the equivalent period in the prior year. Statistics are updated quarterly. For current listing data, visit property.ca. For the most accurate assessment of your home's value or current neighbourhood conditions, contact Bram Sandow directly — 416-488-2073 · bram@sandowrealestate.com
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One of York Region's most distinctive upscale communities — estate homes, equestrian properties, and rolling Oak Ridges Moraine terrain, with King City GO Station at its doorstep.
King City is one of York Region's most distinctive upscale communities, and one of the few places in the Greater Toronto Area where estate living, equestrian properties, and genuine open land co-exist within practical commuting distance of downtown Toronto. Originally known as Springhill, the community was renamed King City with the arrival of the Ontario, Simcoe and Huron Railway in 1853. Today it is the largest community in the Township of King, situated entirely on the southern slope of the Oak Ridges Moraine — one of Ontario's most ecologically significant landforms and a permanent constraint on urban sprawl that defines the neighbourhood's character as much as any of its streets.
Bounded by King Vaughan Road to the south, 15th Sideroad to the north, Dufferin Street to the east, and Jane Street to the west, the community offers a range of detached family homes, expansive estate properties, and equestrian ranches set against a backdrop of rolling hills, kettle lakes, and protected conservation corridors. Heritage homes cluster along King Road and Keele Street, while newer subdivisions including The Estates of King Valley bring French Country architecture to large wooded lots. The neighbourhood attracts two distinct buyer profiles: executive buyers seeking expansive private properties with GTA access, and family buyers who want the feel of rural living without sacrificing urban convenience.
Residents enjoy the King City Trail system, the new Zancor Centre recreation facility at 1600 15th Sideroad, the King City Community Centre and Arena, and a quaint main street village corridor along Keele Street lined with independent shops and restaurants in historic buildings. The King City GO Station on the Barrie Line provides direct rail access to Union Station in approximately 42 minutes, making this community a legitimate commuter choice for Toronto professionals who want space, privacy, and greenery at a price point that simply cannot be replicated in the 416 or in the more densely developed 905 suburbs to the south.
From $1,119,990
Active Listings
$1,960,000
Median Price
85 active
Updated daily
$1,960,000
Median Price
94%
Sale-to-List
26 days
Median DOM
79 sold
Trailing 13 mo
Market Narrative — May 2026
King City has entered a pronounced buyer's market in 2026. With 85 active listings and approximately 6 confirmed sales per month, the absorption rate sits at roughly 14 months of supply — one of the most elevated inventory readings in York Region. The median sale-to-list ratio has pulled back to 94%, down from 96% in the same period of 2024 to 2025, and the median sale price has corrected meaningfully year-over-year. This is not a sign of structural weakness in the community. It is a recalibration from the exceptional price run-up of the preceding years, and it reflects the broader softening across York Region's luxury and estate segment.
The estate and detached market in King City remains fundamentally supported by genuine scarcity. The Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt protections mean that 99% of King Township cannot be developed. The supply of large lots backing onto conservation land, equestrian-zoned properties, and heritage streetscapes is finite and cannot be replicated. In 2026, buyers have more time and more leverage than they have had in years. Sellers who understand this and price accurately from day one are still transacting. Those who price to last year's peak are accumulating days on market.
The strongest listing windows remain March through May for the primary spring market, and the period after Labour Day through late fall for the secondary window. Correctly priced detached homes in King City are moving in 20 days or fewer in Q1 2026. The gap between a well-positioned sale and a prolonged, discounted one has never been wider in this market. Lot-specific factors — conservation backing, lot size, flood zone status, and sewer connection — remain the dominant drivers of value and cannot be captured by any automated valuation model.
Sold Volume — Trailing 13 Months (79 sales)
Based on 79 confirmed sales, Apr 2025 to Apr 2026. Monthly distribution is a seasonal estimate. Source: TRREB.
Sold Prices by Property Type — Q1 2026
| Type | Median Price | Price Range | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $2,292,500 | $1,200,000 – $4,600,000 | 20 days |
Q1 Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2026. Medians used. Townhouse (3 sales), Link (2 sales), and Semi-Detached (1 sale) excluded — below 5-sale minimum. Source: TRREB.
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Metric | Apr 2024 – Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 – Apr 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Sale Price | $2,847,445 | $2,403,962 | ↓ 15.6% |
| Median Sale Price | $2,638,980 | $1,960,000 | ↓ 25.7% |
| Median DOM | 23 days | 26 days | ↑ 3 days |
| Sale-to-List | 96% | 94% | ↓ 2 pts |
Median Sale Price Trend · 2017–2026
Median sale price trend 2017–2026. Based on trailing 13-month sales data. Source: TRREB.
Homes sell in 26 days on median in 2026. Spring is the strongest window. With 85 active listings and ~14 months of supply, accurate pricing from day one is everything. Get a no-obligation valuation from the neighbourhood authority.
Why This Intelligence Is Different
The insights below are not available from any data source, platform, or automated valuation tool. They are drawn from active neighbourhood presence in King City — tracking every sale in the community and direct observation of what drives buyer decisions in this specific estate market.
Typical Selling Timeline
The March to May spring window is consistently the strongest listing period in King City, driven by family buyers who want to settle before the school year and estate buyers who have decided to act after the winter. The secondary window runs from after Labour Day through late fall, before the market quiets heading into winter. In 2026, with 85 active listings competing for approximately 6 buyers per month, the difference between a well-timed, well-priced listing and one that sits is stark. Correctly priced detached homes are moving in 20 days or fewer in Q1 2026. Homes sitting beyond 60 days are almost always carrying a price expectation that does not reflect the current buyer pool.
What Drives Value Here
Four factors command the largest premiums in King City and none of them are captured by automated valuation models. First is conservation or green space backing: a lot that backs onto the Oak Ridges Moraine, King Forest, or any protected corridor commands a significant premium over an interior lot at the same address. Second is lot size: King City buyers are paying for land, and a larger lot on a comparable street is worth meaningfully more. Third is flood zone status: properties outside identified flood plain areas carry a clean title profile that buyers in this market actively seek. Fourth is municipal sewer connection: the shift from septic to sewer in King City was a defining infrastructure event, and homes on municipal sewer command an unambiguous premium over septic properties.
Who Is Buying Here
King City has two dominant buyer profiles that require different conversations, different staging, and different listing strategies. The first is the estate buyer: an executive or entrepreneur seeking an expansive property with privacy, acreage, and GTA accessibility. This buyer is drawn by lot size, the equestrian infrastructure of the area, and the genuine scarcity of this lifestyle product within 40 kilometres of Toronto. The second is the family buyer who wants the feel of rural living without actually being rural: they value the King City GO Station, the schools, the trail system, and the community character, and they are comparing King City to Aurora, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. In 2026, both profiles have more leverage than they have had in years. Understanding which profile is most active for your specific property shapes every decision from pricing to launch day.
Your Neighbourhood Authority
King City is one of York Region's most misunderstood markets and that misunderstanding costs sellers money. Automated valuation tools cannot distinguish a backing onto conservation estate on a half acre lot from a standard subdivision home two streets over. The gap between those two properties in this market can be $300,000 or more. My seller consultations start with a walk of the property and an honest conversation about what your specific lot, configuration, and location mean to the two buyer profiles actively purchasing in King City right now: the estate buyer and the family buyer. Those are different conversations, different staging strategies, and different listing approaches. If you are thinking about selling in King City, the first step is a no obligation consultation that gives you a real number and not a website estimate.
Parks & Green Space
- 🥾 King City Trail — Extensive trail network for walking and hiking with entrance on the west side of Keele Street north of King Road, winding through the Oak Ridges Moraine landscape.
- 🌳 Doris Patton Park — Neighbourhood park on Norman Drive serving the central King City residential community.
- 🌊 Mary Lake Park — Green space adjacent to Mary Lake and the historic Marylake Augustinian Monastery on the northern edge of King City.
- 🦎 Salamander Park — Neighbourhood park on Tatton Court serving the western King City residential community.
- 💧 Kettle Lake Park — Park taking its name from the kettle lakes characteristic of the Oak Ridges Moraine landscape in King City.
- 🦢 Blue Heron Park — Neighbourhood green space on Austin Rumble Court in the eastern King City community.
Community Centres
- 📚 King City Public Library — Community library at 1970 King Road offering reading programs, a community papers archive, and home to the Township of King Archive Collections. ↗
- 🏛️ King Heritage & Cultural Centre — Home to the King Township Museum, Arts Society King gallery, and the oldest surviving railway station in Canada relocated to 2920 King Road. ↗
- 🏒 King City Arena & Community Centre — Municipal facility at 25 Doctors Lane offering hockey, skating, an auditorium, meeting rooms, and community events year-round. ↗
- 🏊 Zancor Centre — The Township of King's new $86 million zero-carbon recreation facility at 1600 15th Sideroad, featuring a six-lane lap pool, leisure pool, two NHL-sized ice rinks, artificial turf fieldhouse, and multi-use community space. ↗
Shopping
- 🛒 King's Ridge Marketplace — Primary retail anchor at 1700 King Road with grocery, services, and dining options serving King City residents. ↗
Health
- 🏥 IMPROVED CARE Medical Clinic — Full-service medical clinic at 12, 1700 King Road offering family medicine and primary care services within King City. Hospital services are available at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in Vaughan. ↗
🔍 Find Your School Catchment
Enter a specific address to confirm which public school boundary applies to your property.
Public Schools — YRDSB & YCDSB
King City Public School
YRDSB · JK–Gr 8
YCDSB · JK–Gr 8 · 65 Spring Hill Dr
Secondary School
YRDSB · Gr 9–12 · 2001 King Rd, King City · In Boundary for King City residents
Private & Independent Schools
King City Montessori School
Pre-school & Kindergarten · 2194 King Rd
King's Ridge Montessori
Montessori · 30 Tatton Ct
Pre-school · 50 Elizabeth Grove, Unit 2
JK–Gr 12 · 13415 Dufferin St
Villanova College
St. Thomas of Villanova College at Mary Lake Shrine · 2480 15th Sideroad
Confirm catchment boundaries directly with YRDSB at schoollocator.yrdsb.ca.
Household Composition — Township of King
15.8%
Single Person
28.3%
Two Person
16.8%
Three Person
39%
Four or More
Tenancy & Property Type
How Residents Commute
89%
Car
5%
Transit
4%
Walk
2%
Other
Languages Spoken at Home
Highest Level of Education
Average Income
Household (Median)
$141,000
per year
Demographics sourced from Statistics Canada 2021 Census. Data represents the broader Township of King census subdivision and may not reflect the precise boundaries of King City.
King Terraces Condos — Zancor Homes Details ↗
A 6-storey, 284-unit mid-rise condominium at 2075 King Road (King Rd and Banner Lane), approved by Township Council in March 2025. Featuring 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites near the King City GO Station and village core.
2018–2022 King Road — Mixed-Use Development Details ↗
A proposed 6-storey commercial building at the northwest corner of King Road and King Boulevard, with a veterinary clinic on the ground floor and office and club uses on upper floors. Public planning meeting held September 2025.
Oak Ridges Moraine — Provincial Conservation
The Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt protections encompass 99% of King Township, permanently limiting urban sprawl and preserving King City's rural estate character. No residential development is permitted on Moraine lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about buying, selling, and living in King City — answered by the neighbourhood authority.
What is the real estate market like in King City right now?
King City is in a deep buyer's market — the most distressed in Bram's portfolio. There are 85 active listings against approximately 6 sales per month, giving roughly 14 months of supply. The median sold price is $1,960,000 over the trailing 13 months, down 25.7% versus 2024 — the largest year-over-year correction of any community he serves. Days on market sit at 26 days median and the sale-to-list ratio has dropped to 94%. For sellers, that means pricing from day one is not a strategy — it is the only strategy. For buyers, it means genuine leverage at the top of the York Region market.
What types of homes are available in King City?
King City offers the broadest range of property types in York Region. The dominant stock is detached family homes on larger-than-average lots within the village and its subdivisions, including newer executive product in developments like The Estates of King Valley. Beyond the village core, the community includes genuine estate properties on acreage — some equestrian, some conservation-backing — that represent a category entirely different from anything available in Vaughan or Richmond Hill. There are also heritage homes along King Road and Keele Street, and a small number of newer condos being added by the King Terraces Condos project near the GO Station. Current prices run from approximately $1.1M for standard detached to $4M and above for estate and equestrian properties.
What drives home values in King City?
Four factors drive the largest premiums in King City: backing onto conservation land or the Oak Ridges Moraine, lot size, municipal sewer connection versus septic, and being outside a flood plain. Homes on large lots with direct conservation backing command premiums no automated tool can capture. The distinction between municipal sewer and septic is a genuine value driver — buyers at this price point often won't consider septic, which creates a meaningful price gap. The Oak Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt protections cover 99% of King Township, which means the scarcity of developable land is legally permanent. That is a long-term value argument that survives market corrections.
What is the best time of year to sell in King City?
Spring — March through May — is the strongest listing window, consistent with the broader GTA pattern. Early fall, September through October, is the second-best window. King City is less affected by the Jewish High Holidays than the Vaughan corridor communities to the south, given its more broadly drawn buyer pool of executive families and country lifestyle buyers. What matters more in King City is avoiding the deep winter window — January and February see significantly reduced showing activity from the buyer profile active in this market. In the current environment with 14 months of supply, launching in peak season is not a preference, it is a necessity.
Is the Oak Ridges Moraine a selling point or a restriction?
Both — and understanding the distinction matters enormously for buyers and sellers. The Moraine and Greenbelt legislation permanently prohibit urban development on the vast majority of King Township land. For residents, that means the green space, rolling terrain, kettle lakes, and conservation corridors that define King City's character cannot be built out. The community will not be absorbed into a dense suburban grid. For sellers, the scarcity argument is real: the kind of property King City offers — estate lots, conservation backing, genuine open space within 42 minutes of Union Station by GO — simply cannot be replicated further south. Current prices are down 25.7% from recent peaks, but the fundamental scarcity case is stronger than ever.
What schools are in the King City catchment?
Public YRDSB: King City Public School (JK to Grade 8, in boundary) and King City Secondary School (Grade 9 to 12, in boundary). Catholic YCDSB: Holy Name Catholic School (JK to Grade 8, in boundary). Private options within a practical drive include The Country Day School (JK to Grade 12) — one of the few independent schools in York Region offering the full JK to Grade 12 curriculum — Villanova College at Mary Lake Shrine, King City Montessori School, and King's Ridge Montessori. The Country Day School in particular is a significant buyer draw for the executive family profile active in King City. Confirm your public school catchment at schoollocator.yrdsb.ca.
How does King City compare to the Vaughan corridor communities?
King City and the Vaughan corridor — Beverley Glen, Thornhill Woods, Valleys of Thornhill, Upper Thornhill Estates — serve different buyer profiles despite being in the same general price range. The Vaughan communities offer denser, more established suburban neighbourhoods with stronger transit access, larger Jewish community infrastructure, and more consistent resale liquidity. King City offers a fundamentally different lifestyle proposition: larger lots, genuine conservation backing, a village character, equestrian possibilities, and the Oak Ridges Moraine. Buyers choosing between them are rarely comparing the same thing — the decision is usually about how much space and privacy they want versus how much urban convenience and community infrastructure they need.
Who is the real estate expert for King City?
Bram Sandow, Sales Representative at Property.ca Inc., Brokerage, is the designated neighbourhood authority for King City — tracking every sale in the community with specific focus on conservation backing premiums, lot-specific valuation, and the buyer profiles active at this price point. In a market with 14 months of supply, an honest and precise valuation from day one is the difference between selling and sitting. Free seller consultations at no cost and no obligation: 416-488-2073 or bram@sandowrealestate.com.
Real results from real King City clients — in their own words.
"Bram is exceptional. His excellent communication skills, in-depth market knowledge, and superb negotiation expertise ensured an amazing experience. He understood exactly what we were looking for and always tried his best to accommodate. He is undoubtedly a top tier agent — Bram is so much more than above and beyond. He made me feel very cared for, and I had 100% confidence in him while I was making one of the most important decisions of my life. He has my life long recommendation, and should I ever be looking for a real estate agent again, I plan to contact him immediately."
— Cameron
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Disclaimer
The information contained on this page is believed to be accurate and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Market data is sourced from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) MLS® System. Demographic data is sourced from Statistics Canada 2021 Census and represents the broader Township of King census subdivision. All figures are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market conditions at the time of viewing. Statistics are updated quarterly.
School catchment boundaries, development project details, and conservation area information are provided for general reference only and should be independently verified with the relevant authority — York Region District School Board, Township of King Planning Department, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority respectively — prior to making any decisions.
For the most accurate and current information about King City, including a confidential home valuation, contact Bram Sandow, Sales Representative, Property.ca Inc., Brokerage — 416-488-2073 · bram@sandowrealestate.com. All real estate services provided through Property.ca Inc., Brokerage. © 2026 Bram Sandow. All rights reserved.