Ajax, Ontario:
This town is the second largest growing in GTA and one of the major contributing factors is its affordability. Like other lakeside areas in greater Toronto area Ajax offers a stunning lake view, picturesque scenery and natural green space in abundance. The natural beauty of Greenwood Conservation that is on an area of over 700 acres is no less than any other thing. One can take a picnic, enjoy hiking or just can sit there and listens to the sounds of the nature. Another place to visit for an outdoor enthusiast is Rotary Park. It offers its visitors canoeing, lounging on the beach and kayaking.
Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board are the two boards that govern the education system of the Ajax. There are 26 public elementary schools and high schools and 13 catholic elementary school and high school from these boards. Cadarackque Public School, Michaelle Jean Public School or Southwood Park Public School are the 3 French language schools offered by Ajax due to rising interest in French immersion.
The town of Ajax knows that the appreciation of arts and culture only strengthens the community. That is why, it has invested in arts and culture. Throughout the year St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, a multi-purpose space, plays host to many artists, performances and acts. Ajax Creative Arts that is established in 1966 located in a permanent space is a fine arts association that offers information, classes, medians and regardless of level offers an appreciation.
There are many celebrations that bring the community together. One of the celebrations is Canada Day Celebration which is an annual event. Similarly, Trailfest is another event to get out and take in the sights. It is a multicultural town and one of the benefit of living in such a town is ethnicity brings their distinct cooking styles and unique flavor.
The average price is $480K of a 2 bedroom detached house, $695K for a 3 bedroom house, $851K for a 4 bedroom house and $901K for a 5 bedroom house. The average price of a 2 bedroom townhouse is $531K, of a 3 bedroom townhouse is $628K and of a 4 bedroom townhouse is $700K. The average price of a 2 bedroom condo is $445K.
The average days market for a house $250K-$500K are 8 days, while for the houses between $500K to $750K the average days market are 10 and for the houses of $750K-1M are again 8 days. In ranking Ajax comes on 1st number of fastest-selling out of the 23 cities of greater Toronto area. It is the 19th most expensive, 10th fastest growing with the highest turnover.
There are 17 developments under construction or completed in Ajax. These developments are a mix of high-rise and low-rise. Out of these 3 are condo developments and 1 are apartment developments. 8 developments are of townhouses and 5 of single family home development. According to economists new housing starts are going to reach the highest points in 2020 since 2007.
